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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,045.12, 426,467.52 and 189,790.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,045.12, 426,467.52 and 189,790.08 is: 261,901.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,045.12 : 426,467.52 = 189,790.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,045.12/426,467.52 = 189,790.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,045.12x = 426,467.52 × 189,790.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,045.12x = 80,939,304,738.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,939,304,738.20/309,045.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,901.25

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