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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,111.44, 427,993.47 and 189,227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,111.44, 427,993.47 and 189,227.14 is: 261,157.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,111.44 : 427,993.47 = 189,227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,111.44/427,993.47 = 189,227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,111.44x = 427,993.47 × 189,227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,111.44x = 80,987,979,196.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,987,979,196.79/310,111.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,157.67

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