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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,182.27, 430,765.20 and 189,610.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,182.27, 430,765.20 and 189,610.91 is: 261,634.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,182.27 : 430,765.20 = 189,610.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,182.27/430,765.20 = 189,610.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,182.27x = 430,765.20 × 189,610.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,182.27x = 81,677,779,414.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,677,779,414.51/312,182.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,634.91

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