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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,834.03, 420,876.36 and 190,287.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,834.03, 420,876.36 and 190,287.07 is: 262,724.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,834.03 : 420,876.36 = 190,287.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,834.03/420,876.36 = 190,287.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,834.03x = 420,876.36 × 190,287.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,834.03x = 80,087,329,376.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,087,329,376.67/304,834.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,724.37

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