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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,639.10, 420,269.60 and 183,713.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,639.10, 420,269.60 and 183,713.19 is: 253,444.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,639.10 : 420,269.60 = 183,713.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,639.10/420,269.60 = 183,713.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,639.10x = 420,269.60 × 183,713.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,639.10x = 77,209,066,774.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,209,066,774.68/304,639.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,444.38

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