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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,568.99, 429,995.55 and 184,285.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,568.99, 429,995.55 and 184,285.59 is: 254,332.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,568.99 : 429,995.55 = 184,285.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,568.99/429,995.55 = 184,285.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,568.99x = 429,995.55 × 184,285.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,568.99x = 79,241,981,479.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,241,981,479.15/311,568.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,332.06

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