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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,251.40, 430,922.16 and 191,399.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,251.40, 430,922.16 and 191,399.40 is: 264,140.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,251.40 : 430,922.16 = 191,399.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,251.40/430,922.16 = 191,399.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,251.40x = 430,922.16 × 191,399.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,251.40x = 82,478,242,870.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,478,242,870.70/312,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,140.51

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