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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,115.51, 430,673.22 and 189,544.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,115.51, 430,673.22 and 189,544.15 is: 261,542.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,115.51 : 430,673.22 = 189,544.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,115.51/430,673.22 = 189,544.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,115.51x = 430,673.22 × 189,544.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,115.51x = 81,631,589,951.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,631,589,951.00/312,115.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,542.88

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