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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,640.19, 420,271.10 and 183,714.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,640.19, 420,271.10 and 183,714.27 is: 253,445.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,640.19 : 420,271.10 = 183,714.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,640.19/420,271.10 = 183,714.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,640.19x = 420,271.10 × 183,714.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,640.19x = 77,209,799,389.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,209,799,389.27/304,640.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,445.88

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