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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,117.75, 430,676.28 and 189,546.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,117.75, 430,676.28 and 189,546.37 is: 261,545.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,117.75 : 430,676.28 = 189,546.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,117.75/430,676.28 = 189,546.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,117.75x = 430,676.28 × 189,546.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,117.75x = 81,633,124,442.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,633,124,442.41/312,117.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,545.92

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