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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,745.96, 455,265.65 and 197,254.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,745.96, 455,265.65 and 197,254.19 is: 294,681.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,745.96 : 455,265.65 = 197,254.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,745.96/455,265.65 = 197,254.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,745.96x = 455,265.65 × 197,254.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,745.96x = 89,803,058,656.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,803,058,656.87/304,745.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,681.71

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