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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,902.03, 457,266.62 and 192,413.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,902.03, 457,266.62 and 192,413.73 is: 288,566.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,902.03 : 457,266.62 = 192,413.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,902.03/457,266.62 = 192,413.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,902.03x = 457,266.62 × 192,413.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,902.03x = 87,984,374,996.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,984,374,996.62/304,902.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,566.05

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