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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,569.99, 429,996.93 and 184,286.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,569.99, 429,996.93 and 184,286.59 is: 254,333.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,569.99 : 429,996.93 = 184,286.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,569.99/429,996.93 = 184,286.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,569.99x = 429,996.93 × 184,286.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,569.99x = 79,242,667,940.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,242,667,940.17/311,569.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,333.44

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