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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,205.68, 419,859.99 and 195,445.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,205.68, 419,859.99 and 195,445.97 is: 269,751.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,205.68 : 419,859.99 = 195,445.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,205.68/419,859.99 = 195,445.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,205.68x = 419,859.99 × 195,445.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,205.68x = 82,059,943,009.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,059,943,009.74/304,205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,751.51

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