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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,333.31, 429,672.33 and 190,555.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,333.31, 429,672.33 and 190,555.02 is: 262,985.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,333.31 : 429,672.33 = 190,555.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,333.31/429,672.33 = 190,555.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,333.31x = 429,672.33 × 190,555.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,333.31x = 81,876,219,436.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,876,219,436.60/311,333.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,985.74

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