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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,382.73, 421,152.06 and 190,671.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,382.73, 421,152.06 and 190,671.73 is: 262,954.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,382.73 : 421,152.06 = 190,671.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,382.73/421,152.06 = 190,671.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,382.73x = 421,152.06 × 190,671.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,382.73x = 80,301,791,873.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,301,791,873.26/305,382.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,954.59

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