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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,114.55, 430,671.90 and 189,543.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,114.55, 430,671.90 and 189,543.19 is: 261,541.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,114.55 : 430,671.90 = 189,543.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,114.55/430,671.90 = 189,543.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,114.55x = 430,671.90 × 189,543.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,114.55x = 81,630,924,692.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,630,924,692.68/312,114.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,541.56

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