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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,718.97, 428,851.07 and 194,486.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,718.97, 428,851.07 and 194,486.35 is: 268,428.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,718.97 : 428,851.07 = 194,486.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,718.97/428,851.07 = 194,486.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,718.97x = 428,851.07 × 194,486.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,718.97x = 83,405,679,297.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,405,679,297.89/310,718.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,428.02

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