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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,871.23, 431,730.34 and 192,017.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,871.23, 431,730.34 and 192,017.61 is: 264,964.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,871.23 : 431,730.34 = 192,017.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,871.23/431,730.34 = 192,017.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,871.23x = 431,730.34 × 192,017.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,871.23x = 82,899,827,571.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,899,827,571.24/312,871.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,964.69

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