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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,127.18, 428,042.21 and 189,242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,127.18, 428,042.21 and 189,242.60 is: 261,195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,127.18 : 428,042.21 = 189,242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,127.18/428,042.21 = 189,242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,127.18x = 428,042.21 × 189,242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,127.18x = 81,003,817,643.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,003,817,643.72/310,127.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,195.48

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