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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,575.76, 439,611.88 and 189,507.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,575.76, 439,611.88 and 189,507.12 is: 261,506.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,575.76 : 439,611.88 = 189,507.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,575.76/439,611.88 = 189,507.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,575.76x = 439,611.88 × 189,507.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,575.76x = 83,309,581,296.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,309,581,296.59/318,575.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,506.34

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