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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,899.83, 421,093.76 and 265,374.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,899.83, 421,093.76 and 265,374.99 is: 365,308.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,899.83 : 421,093.76 = 265,374.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,899.83/421,093.76 = 265,374.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,899.83x = 421,093.76 × 265,374.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,899.83x = 111,747,751,022.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,747,751,022.19/305,899.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,308.31

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