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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,645.94, 421,792.88 and 190,991.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,645.94, 421,792.88 and 190,991.17 is: 263,568.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,645.94 : 421,792.88 = 190,991.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,645.94/421,792.88 = 190,991.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,645.94x = 421,792.88 × 190,991.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,645.94x = 80,558,716,944.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,558,716,944.61/305,645.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,568.75

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