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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,852.28, 430,466.73 and 184,527.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,852.28, 430,466.73 and 184,527.57 is: 254,713.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,852.28 : 430,466.73 = 184,527.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,852.28/430,466.73 = 184,527.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,852.28x = 430,466.73 × 184,527.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,852.28x = 79,432,979,652.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,432,979,652.75/311,852.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,713.48

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