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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,253.11, 430,917.69 and 189,703.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,253.11, 430,917.69 and 189,703.76 is: 261,796.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,253.11 : 430,917.69 = 189,703.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,253.11/430,917.69 = 189,703.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,253.11x = 430,917.69 × 189,703.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,253.11x = 81,746,706,172.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,746,706,172.29/312,253.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,796.30

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