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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,718.93, 428,851.02 and 194,486.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,718.93, 428,851.02 and 194,486.32 is: 268,427.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,718.93 : 428,851.02 = 194,486.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,718.93/428,851.02 = 194,486.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,718.93x = 428,851.02 × 194,486.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,718.93x = 83,405,655,635.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,405,655,635.92/310,718.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,427.98

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