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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,529.68, 430,054.48 and 182,450.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,529.68, 430,054.48 and 182,450.21 is: 251,865.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,529.68 : 430,054.48 = 182,450.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,529.68/430,054.48 = 182,450.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,529.68x = 430,054.48 × 182,450.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,529.68x = 78,463,529,309.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,463,529,309.81/311,529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,865.34

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