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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,380.96, 429,626.60 and 190,478.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,380.96, 429,626.60 and 190,478.08 is: 262,811.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,380.96 : 429,626.60 = 190,478.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,380.96/429,626.60 = 190,478.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,380.96x = 429,626.60 × 190,478.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,380.96x = 81,834,449,884.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,834,449,884.93/311,380.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,811.35

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