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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,295.58, 419,786.42 and 196,900.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,295.58, 419,786.42 and 196,900.29 is: 271,630.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,295.58 : 419,786.42 = 196,900.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,295.58/419,786.42 = 196,900.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,295.58x = 419,786.42 × 196,900.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,295.58x = 82,656,066,851.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,656,066,851.56/304,295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,630.85

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