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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,429.16, 421,739.88 and 190,841.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,429.16, 421,739.88 and 190,841.28 is: 263,515.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,429.16 : 421,739.88 = 190,841.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,429.16/421,739.88 = 190,841.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,429.16x = 421,739.88 × 190,841.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,429.16x = 80,485,378,526.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,485,378,526.25/305,429.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,515.70

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