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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,034.32, 430,609.46 and 191,175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,034.32, 430,609.46 and 191,175.84 is: 263,823.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,034.32 : 430,609.46 = 191,175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,034.32/430,609.46 = 191,175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,034.32x = 430,609.46 × 191,175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,034.32x = 82,322,125,227.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,322,125,227.45/312,034.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,823.94

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