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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,426.11, 420,276.96 and 183,598.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,426.11, 420,276.96 and 183,598.14 is: 253,467.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,426.11 : 420,276.96 = 183,598.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,426.11/420,276.96 = 183,598.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,426.11x = 420,276.96 × 183,598.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,426.11x = 77,162,068,140.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,162,068,140.85/304,426.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,467.31

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