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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,605.92, 430,104.26 and 184,325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,605.92, 430,104.26 and 184,325.76 is: 254,421.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,605.92 : 430,104.26 = 184,325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,605.92/430,104.26 = 184,325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,605.92x = 430,104.26 × 184,325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,605.92x = 79,279,294,603.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,279,294,603.74/311,605.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,421.66

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