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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,305.60, 481,630.35 and 188,117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,305.60, 481,630.35 and 188,117.30 is: 281,983.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,305.60 : 481,630.35 = 188,117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,305.60/481,630.35 = 188,117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,305.60x = 481,630.35 × 188,117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,305.60x = 90,603,001,040.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,603,001,040.06/321,305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,983.88

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