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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,481.62, 427,160.61 and 188,689.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,481.62, 427,160.61 and 188,689.52 is: 260,437.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,481.62 : 427,160.61 = 188,689.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,481.62/427,160.61 = 188,689.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,481.62x = 427,160.61 × 188,689.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,481.62x = 80,600,728,328.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,600,728,328.00/309,481.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,437.85

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