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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,350.72, 419,932.80 and 183,459.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,350.72, 419,932.80 and 183,459.84 is: 253,131.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,350.72 : 419,932.80 = 183,459.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,350.72/419,932.80 = 183,459.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,350.72x = 419,932.80 × 183,459.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,350.72x = 77,040,804,298.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,040,804,298.75/304,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,131.66

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