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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,209.67, 430,748.76 and 191,224.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,209.67, 430,748.76 and 191,224.83 is: 263,828.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,209.67 : 430,748.76 = 191,224.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,209.67/430,748.76 = 191,224.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,209.67x = 430,748.76 × 191,224.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,209.67x = 82,369,858,403.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,369,858,403.71/312,209.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,828.66

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