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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,273.97, 428,224.39 and 189,484.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,273.97, 428,224.39 and 189,484.74 is: 261,517.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,273.97 : 428,224.39 = 189,484.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,273.97/428,224.39 = 189,484.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,273.97x = 428,224.39 × 189,484.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,273.97x = 81,141,986,727.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,141,986,727.10/310,273.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,517.23

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