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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,157.54, 429,402.87 and 183,832.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,157.54, 429,402.87 and 183,832.83 is: 253,692.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,157.54 : 429,402.87 = 183,832.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,157.54/429,402.87 = 183,832.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,157.54x = 429,402.87 × 183,832.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,157.54x = 78,938,344,802.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,938,344,802.22/311,157.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,692.53

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