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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,097.58, 427,981.50 and 189,309.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,097.58, 427,981.50 and 189,309.30 is: 261,275.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,097.58 : 427,981.50 = 189,309.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,097.58/427,981.50 = 189,309.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,097.58x = 427,981.50 × 189,309.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,097.58x = 81,020,878,177.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,020,878,177.95/310,097.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,275.43

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