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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,208.18, 419,863.44 and 195,448.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,208.18, 419,863.44 and 195,448.47 is: 269,754.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,208.18 : 419,863.44 = 195,448.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,208.18/419,863.44 = 195,448.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,208.18x = 419,863.44 × 195,448.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,208.18x = 82,061,666,956.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,061,666,956.94/304,208.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,754.97

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