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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,232.46, 430,891.24 and 191,350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,232.46, 430,891.24 and 191,350.40 is: 264,069.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,232.46 : 430,891.24 = 191,350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,232.46/430,891.24 = 191,350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,232.46x = 430,891.24 × 191,350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,232.46x = 82,451,211,130.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,451,211,130.50/312,232.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,069.95

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