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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,236.68, 430,897.05 and 191,354.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,236.68, 430,897.05 and 191,354.62 is: 264,075.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,236.68 : 430,897.05 = 191,354.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,236.68/430,897.05 = 191,354.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,236.68x = 430,897.05 × 191,354.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,236.68x = 82,454,139,107.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,454,139,107.39/312,236.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,075.76

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