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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,246.64, 419,731.80 and 203,677.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,246.64, 419,731.80 and 203,677.04 is: 280,988.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,246.64 : 419,731.80 = 203,677.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,246.64/419,731.80 = 203,677.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,246.64x = 419,731.80 × 203,677.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,246.64x = 85,489,730,617.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,489,730,617.87/304,246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,988.25

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