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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,069.34, 427,942.48 and 189,280.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,069.34, 427,942.48 and 189,280.94 is: 261,236.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,069.34 : 427,942.48 = 189,280.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,069.34/427,942.48 = 189,280.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,069.34x = 427,942.48 × 189,280.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,069.34x = 81,001,354,880.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,001,354,880.33/310,069.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,236.26

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