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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,505.74, 431,266.41 and 191,713.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,505.74, 431,266.41 and 191,713.68 is: 264,570.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,505.74 : 431,266.41 = 191,713.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,505.74/431,266.41 = 191,713.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,505.74x = 431,266.41 × 191,713.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,505.74x = 82,679,670,521.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,679,670,521.49/312,505.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,570.09

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