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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,204.68, 419,858.61 and 195,444.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,204.68, 419,858.61 and 195,444.97 is: 269,750.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,204.68 : 419,858.61 = 195,444.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,204.68/419,858.61 = 195,444.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,204.68x = 419,858.61 × 195,444.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,204.68x = 82,059,253,435.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,059,253,435.69/304,204.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,750.13

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