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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,115.68, 430,673.45 and 189,544.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,115.68, 430,673.45 and 189,544.32 is: 261,543.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,115.68 : 430,673.45 = 189,544.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,115.68/430,673.45 = 189,544.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,115.68x = 430,673.45 × 189,544.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,115.68x = 81,631,705,274.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,631,705,274.58/312,115.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,543.11

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