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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,449.99, 431,188.88 and 191,657.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,449.99, 431,188.88 and 191,657.88 is: 264,492.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,449.99 : 431,188.88 = 191,657.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,449.99/431,188.88 = 191,657.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,449.99x = 431,188.88 × 191,657.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,449.99x = 82,640,745,662.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,640,745,662.09/312,449.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,492.72

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