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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,058.42, 427,927.38 and 189,269.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,058.42, 427,927.38 and 189,269.96 is: 261,221.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,058.42 : 427,927.38 = 189,269.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,058.42/427,927.38 = 189,269.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,058.42x = 427,927.38 × 189,269.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,058.42x = 80,993,798,095.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,993,798,095.50/310,058.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,221.09

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