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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,161.34, 428,062.89 and 189,318.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,161.34, 428,062.89 and 189,318.66 is: 261,284.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,161.34 : 428,062.89 = 189,318.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,161.34/428,062.89 = 189,318.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,161.34x = 428,062.89 × 189,318.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,161.34x = 81,040,292,730.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,040,292,730.53/310,161.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,284.31

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