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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,257.12, 428,142.96 and 189,600.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,257.12, 428,142.96 and 189,600.24 is: 261,641.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,257.12 : 428,142.96 = 189,600.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,257.12/428,142.96 = 189,600.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,257.12x = 428,142.96 × 189,600.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,257.12x = 81,176,007,970.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,176,007,970.31/310,257.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,641.08

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