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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,933.50, 420,808.23 and 185,701.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,933.50, 420,808.23 and 185,701.50 is: 256,268.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,933.50 : 420,808.23 = 185,701.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,933.50/420,808.23 = 185,701.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,933.50x = 420,808.23 × 185,701.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,933.50x = 78,144,719,523.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,144,719,523.35/304,933.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,268.07

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