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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,197.68, 419,653.14 and 196,802.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,197.68, 419,653.14 and 196,802.30 is: 271,496.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,197.68 : 419,653.14 = 196,802.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,197.68/419,653.14 = 196,802.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,197.68x = 419,653.14 × 196,802.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,197.68x = 82,588,703,154.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,588,703,154.22/304,197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,496.82

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