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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,148.28, 430,689.70 and 189,638.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,148.28, 430,689.70 and 189,638.20 is: 261,655.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,148.28 : 430,689.70 = 189,638.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,148.28/430,689.70 = 189,638.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,148.28x = 430,689.70 × 189,638.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,148.28x = 81,675,219,466.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,675,219,466.54/312,148.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,655.20

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