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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,385.97, 421,257.54 and 190,465.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,385.97, 421,257.54 and 190,465.09 is: 262,732.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,385.97 : 421,257.54 = 190,465.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,385.97/421,257.54 = 190,465.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,385.97x = 421,257.54 × 190,465.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,385.97x = 80,234,856,560.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,234,856,560.50/305,385.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,732.63

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