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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,468.93, 431,215.11 and 191,676.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,468.93, 431,215.11 and 191,676.87 is: 264,518.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,468.93 : 431,215.11 = 191,676.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,468.93/431,215.11 = 191,676.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,468.93x = 431,215.11 × 191,676.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,468.93x = 82,653,962,581.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,653,962,581.51/312,468.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,518.98

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