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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,655.62, 431,472.72 and 191,863.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,655.62, 431,472.72 and 191,863.62 is: 264,776.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,655.62 : 431,472.72 = 191,863.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,655.62/431,472.72 = 191,863.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,655.62x = 431,472.72 × 191,863.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,655.62x = 82,783,917,990.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,783,917,990.45/312,655.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,776.68

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