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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,312.08, 421,539.60 and 190,765.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,312.08, 421,539.60 and 190,765.48 is: 263,386.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,312.08 : 421,539.60 = 190,765.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,312.08/421,539.60 = 190,765.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,312.08x = 421,539.60 × 190,765.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,312.08x = 80,415,204,133.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,415,204,133.01/305,312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,386.91

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