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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,793.72, 430,173.36 and 190,808.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,793.72, 430,173.36 and 190,808.88 is: 263,253.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,793.72 : 430,173.36 = 190,808.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,793.72/430,173.36 = 190,808.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,793.72x = 430,173.36 × 190,808.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,793.72x = 82,080,897,027.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,080,897,027.44/311,793.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,253.85

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