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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,947.60, 470,921.40 and 189,224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,947.60, 470,921.40 and 189,224.40 is: 283,836.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,947.60 : 470,921.40 = 189,224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,947.60/470,921.40 = 189,224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,947.60x = 470,921.40 × 189,224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,947.60x = 89,109,819,362.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,109,819,362.16/313,947.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,836.60

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