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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,592.23, 428,603.48 and 189,935.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,592.23, 428,603.48 and 189,935.71 is: 262,102.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,592.23 : 428,603.48 = 189,935.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,592.23/428,603.48 = 189,935.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,592.23x = 428,603.48 × 189,935.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,592.23x = 81,407,105,332.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,407,105,332.59/310,592.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,102.84

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