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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,472.80, 470,209.20 and 189,056.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,472.80, 470,209.20 and 189,056.80 is: 283,585.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,472.80 : 470,209.20 = 189,056.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,472.80/470,209.20 = 189,056.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,472.80x = 470,209.20 × 189,056.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,472.80x = 88,896,246,682.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,896,246,682.56/313,472.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,585.20

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