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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,310.18, 429,578.91 and 183,961.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,310.18, 429,578.91 and 183,961.44 is: 253,849.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,310.18 : 429,578.91 = 183,961.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,310.18/429,578.91 = 183,961.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,310.18x = 429,578.91 × 183,961.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,310.18x = 79,025,954,877.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,025,954,877.23/311,310.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,849.57

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