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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,930.18, 429,142.40 and 194,697.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,930.18, 429,142.40 and 194,697.62 is: 268,719.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,930.18 : 429,142.40 = 194,697.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,930.18/429,142.40 = 194,697.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,930.18x = 429,142.40 × 194,697.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,930.18x = 83,553,003,921.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,553,003,921.09/310,930.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,719.50

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