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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,336.28, 429,676.44 and 190,558.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,336.28, 429,676.44 and 190,558.08 is: 262,989.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,336.28 : 429,676.44 = 190,558.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,336.28/429,676.44 = 190,558.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,336.28x = 429,676.44 × 190,558.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,336.28x = 81,878,317,427.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,878,317,427.64/311,336.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,989.97

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