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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,122.50, 430,682.83 and 189,551.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,122.50, 430,682.83 and 189,551.13 is: 261,552.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,122.50 : 430,682.83 = 189,551.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,122.50/430,682.83 = 189,551.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,122.50x = 430,682.83 × 189,551.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,122.50x = 81,636,417,098.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,636,417,098.10/312,122.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,552.49

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