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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,299.43, 421,037.43 and 190,588.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,299.43, 421,037.43 and 190,588.66 is: 262,840.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,299.43 : 421,037.43 = 190,588.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,299.43/421,037.43 = 190,588.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,299.43x = 421,037.43 × 190,588.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,299.43x = 80,244,959,593.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,244,959,593.54/305,299.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,840.19

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