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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,787.57, 420,812.36 and 190,240.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,787.57, 420,812.36 and 190,240.70 is: 262,660.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,787.57 : 420,812.36 = 190,240.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,787.57/420,812.36 = 190,240.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,787.57x = 420,812.36 × 190,240.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,787.57x = 80,055,634,879.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,055,634,879.79/304,787.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,660.44

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