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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,421.80, 470,132.70 and 189,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,421.80, 470,132.70 and 189,005.80 is: 283,508.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,421.80 : 470,132.70 = 189,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,421.80/470,132.70 = 189,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,421.80x = 470,132.70 × 189,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,421.80x = 88,857,807,069.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,857,807,069.66/313,421.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,508.70

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