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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,235.84, 428,171.75 and 189,447.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,235.84, 428,171.75 and 189,447.16 is: 261,465.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,235.84 : 428,171.75 = 189,447.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,235.84/428,171.75 = 189,447.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,235.84x = 428,171.75 × 189,447.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,235.84x = 81,115,918,941.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,115,918,941.64/310,235.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,465.34

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