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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,099.08, 427,983.57 and 189,310.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,099.08, 427,983.57 and 189,310.80 is: 261,277.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,099.08 : 427,983.57 = 189,310.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,099.08/427,983.57 = 189,310.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,099.08x = 427,983.57 × 189,310.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,099.08x = 81,021,912,023.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,021,912,023.56/310,099.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,277.50

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