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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,286.91, 419,774.55 and 196,891.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,286.91, 419,774.55 and 196,891.65 is: 271,618.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,286.91 : 419,774.55 = 196,891.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,286.91/419,774.55 = 196,891.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,286.91x = 419,774.55 × 196,891.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,286.91x = 82,650,103,777.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,650,103,777.51/304,286.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,618.99

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