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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,214.43, 428,029.51 and 181,094.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,214.43, 428,029.51 and 181,094.30 is: 249,871.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,214.43 : 428,029.51 = 181,094.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,214.43/428,029.51 = 181,094.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,214.43x = 428,029.51 × 181,094.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,214.43x = 77,513,705,493.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,513,705,493.55/310,214.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,871.37

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