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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,298.18, 421,035.68 and 190,587.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,298.18, 421,035.68 and 190,587.47 is: 262,838.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,298.18 : 421,035.68 = 190,587.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,298.18/421,035.68 = 190,587.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,298.18x = 421,035.68 × 190,587.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,298.18x = 80,244,123,402.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,244,123,402.22/305,298.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,838.53

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