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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,946.50, 420,826.20 and 185,714.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,946.50, 420,826.20 and 185,714.50 is: 256,286.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,946.50 : 420,826.20 = 185,714.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,946.50/420,826.20 = 185,714.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,946.50x = 420,826.20 × 185,714.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,946.50x = 78,153,527,319.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,153,527,319.90/304,946.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,286.03

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