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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,261.40, 419,741.04 and 196,866.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,261.40, 419,741.04 and 196,866.44 is: 271,585.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,261.40 : 419,741.04 = 196,866.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,261.40/419,741.04 = 196,866.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,261.40x = 419,741.04 × 196,866.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,261.40x = 82,632,924,266.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,632,924,266.70/304,261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,585.30

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