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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,423.80, 470,135.70 and 189,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,423.80, 470,135.70 and 189,007.80 is: 283,511.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,423.80 : 470,135.70 = 189,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,423.80/470,135.70 = 189,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,423.80x = 470,135.70 × 189,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,423.80x = 88,859,314,358.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,859,314,358.46/313,423.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,511.70

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