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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,126.11, 430,575.34 and 189,585.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,126.11, 430,575.34 and 189,585.88 is: 261,532.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,126.11 : 430,575.34 = 189,585.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,126.11/430,575.34 = 189,585.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,126.11x = 430,575.34 × 189,585.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,126.11x = 81,631,004,740.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,631,004,740.20/312,126.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,532.12

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