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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,033.32, 430,608.08 and 191,174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,033.32, 430,608.08 and 191,174.84 is: 263,822.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,033.32 : 430,608.08 = 191,174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,033.32/430,608.08 = 191,174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,033.32x = 430,608.08 × 191,174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,033.32x = 82,321,430,796.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,321,430,796.71/312,033.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,822.56

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