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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,603.68, 430,045.20 and 190,825.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,603.68, 430,045.20 and 190,825.12 is: 263,358.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,603.68 : 430,045.20 = 190,825.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,603.68/430,045.20 = 190,825.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,603.68x = 430,045.20 × 190,825.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,603.68x = 82,063,426,895.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,063,426,895.42/311,603.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,358.34

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