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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,872.23, 431,731.72 and 192,018.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,872.23, 431,731.72 and 192,018.61 is: 264,966.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,872.23 : 431,731.72 = 192,018.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,872.23/431,731.72 = 192,018.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,872.23x = 431,731.72 × 192,018.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,872.23x = 82,900,524,767.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,900,524,767.31/312,872.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,966.07

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