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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,263.54, 429,537.84 and 190,395.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,263.54, 429,537.84 and 190,395.96 is: 262,742.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,263.54 : 429,537.84 = 190,395.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,263.54/429,537.84 = 190,395.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,263.54x = 429,537.84 × 190,395.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,263.54x = 81,782,269,403.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,782,269,403.13/311,263.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,742.85

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