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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,850.14, 430,463.85 and 184,525.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,850.14, 430,463.85 and 184,525.46 is: 254,710.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,850.14 : 430,463.85 = 184,525.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,850.14/430,463.85 = 184,525.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,850.14x = 430,463.85 × 184,525.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,850.14x = 79,431,539,934.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,431,539,934.62/311,850.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,710.61

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