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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,156.09, 419,595.89 and 196,760.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,156.09, 419,595.89 and 196,760.76 is: 271,439.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,156.09 : 419,595.89 = 196,760.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,156.09/419,595.89 = 196,760.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,156.09x = 419,595.89 × 196,760.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,156.09x = 82,560,006,209.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,560,006,209.28/304,156.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,439.60

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