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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,255.70, 466,883.55 and 193,157.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,255.70, 466,883.55 and 193,157.70 is: 289,736.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,255.70 : 466,883.55 = 193,157.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,255.70/466,883.55 = 193,157.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,255.70x = 466,883.55 × 193,157.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,255.70x = 90,182,152,685.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,182,152,685.84/311,255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,736.55

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