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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,833.80, 457,250.70 and 192,859.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,833.80, 457,250.70 and 192,859.40 is: 289,289.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,833.80 : 457,250.70 = 192,859.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,833.80/457,250.70 = 192,859.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,833.80x = 457,250.70 × 192,859.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,833.80x = 88,185,095,651.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,185,095,651.58/304,833.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,289.10

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