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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,068.76, 429,118.16 and 181,922.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,068.76, 429,118.16 and 181,922.76 is: 250,961.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,068.76 : 429,118.16 = 181,922.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,068.76/429,118.16 = 181,922.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,068.76x = 429,118.16 × 181,922.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,068.76x = 78,066,359,123.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,066,359,123.71/311,068.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,961.75

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