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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,445.78, 420,341.91 and 189,770.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,445.78, 420,341.91 and 189,770.30 is: 262,011.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,445.78 : 420,341.91 = 189,770.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,445.78/420,341.91 = 189,770.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,445.78x = 420,341.91 × 189,770.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,445.78x = 79,768,410,363.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,768,410,363.27/304,445.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,011.88

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