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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,235.88, 430,896.02 and 191,353.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,235.88, 430,896.02 and 191,353.86 is: 264,074.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,235.88 : 430,896.02 = 191,353.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,235.88/430,896.02 = 191,353.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,235.88x = 430,896.02 × 191,353.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,235.88x = 82,453,615,728.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,453,615,728.87/312,235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,074.77

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