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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,323.11, 419,890.44 and 196,763.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,323.11, 419,890.44 and 196,763.72 is: 271,485.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,323.11 : 419,890.44 = 196,763.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,323.11/419,890.44 = 196,763.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,323.11x = 419,890.44 × 196,763.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,323.11x = 82,619,204,966.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,619,204,966.84/304,323.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,485.15

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