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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,810.74, 430,302.75 and 189,267.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,810.74, 430,302.75 and 189,267.70 is: 261,191.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,810.74 : 430,302.75 = 189,267.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,810.74/430,302.75 = 189,267.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,810.74x = 430,302.75 × 189,267.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,810.74x = 81,442,411,796.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,442,411,796.18/311,810.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,191.81

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