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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,858.65, 430,266.69 and 190,873.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,858.65, 430,266.69 and 190,873.81 is: 263,345.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,858.65 : 430,266.69 = 190,873.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,858.65/430,266.69 = 190,873.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,858.65x = 430,266.69 × 190,873.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,858.65x = 82,126,640,285.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,126,640,285.06/311,858.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,345.72

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