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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,247.80, 456,746.10 and 191,927.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,247.80, 456,746.10 and 191,927.80 is: 288,127.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,247.80 : 456,746.10 = 191,927.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,247.80/456,746.10 = 191,927.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,247.80x = 456,746.10 × 191,927.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,247.80x = 87,662,274,131.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,662,274,131.58/304,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,127.88

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