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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,127.11, 430,576.72 and 189,586.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,127.11, 430,576.72 and 189,586.88 is: 261,533.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,127.11 : 430,576.72 = 189,586.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,127.11/430,576.72 = 189,586.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,127.11x = 430,576.72 × 189,586.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,127.11x = 81,631,696,945.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,631,696,945.43/312,127.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,533.50

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