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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,602.92, 430,100.12 and 184,322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,602.92, 430,100.12 and 184,322.76 is: 254,417.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,602.92 : 430,100.12 = 184,322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,602.92/430,100.12 = 184,322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,602.92x = 430,100.12 × 184,322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,602.92x = 79,277,241,194.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,277,241,194.73/311,602.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,417.52

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