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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,138.06, 430,759.18 and 189,589.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,138.06, 430,759.18 and 189,589.04 is: 261,638.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,138.06 : 430,759.18 = 189,589.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,138.06/430,759.18 = 189,589.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,138.06x = 430,759.18 × 189,589.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,138.06x = 81,667,219,105.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,667,219,105.92/312,138.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,638.14

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