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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,629.96, 420,480.48 and 197,207.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,629.96, 420,480.48 and 197,207.26 is: 272,205.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,629.96 : 420,480.48 = 197,207.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,629.96/420,480.48 = 197,207.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,629.96x = 420,480.48 × 197,207.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,629.96x = 82,921,802,200.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,921,802,200.64/304,629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,205.01

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