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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,158.54, 429,404.25 and 183,833.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,158.54, 429,404.25 and 183,833.83 is: 253,693.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,158.54 : 429,404.25 = 183,833.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,158.54/429,404.25 = 183,833.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,158.54x = 429,404.25 × 183,833.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,158.54x = 78,939,027,895.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,939,027,895.78/311,158.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,693.91

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