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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,091.60, 427,973.02 and 189,303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,091.60, 427,973.02 and 189,303.06 is: 261,266.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,091.60 : 427,973.02 = 189,303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,091.60/427,973.02 = 189,303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,091.60x = 427,973.02 × 189,303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,091.60x = 81,016,602,283.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,016,602,283.44/310,091.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,266.68

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