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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,307.58, 419,802.96 and 196,912.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,307.58, 419,802.96 and 196,912.32 is: 271,647.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,307.58 : 419,802.96 = 196,912.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,307.58/419,802.96 = 196,912.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,307.58x = 419,802.96 × 196,912.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,307.58x = 82,664,374,796.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,664,374,796.47/304,307.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,647.44

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