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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,120.14, 428,012.08 and 189,331.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,120.14, 428,012.08 and 189,331.46 is: 261,305.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,120.14 : 428,012.08 = 189,331.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,120.14/428,012.08 = 189,331.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,120.14x = 428,012.08 × 189,331.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,120.14x = 81,036,152,004.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,036,152,004.04/310,120.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,305.67

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