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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,853.64, 430,468.68 and 184,528.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,853.64, 430,468.68 and 184,528.96 is: 254,715.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,853.64 : 430,468.68 = 184,528.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,853.64/430,468.68 = 184,528.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,853.64x = 430,468.68 × 184,528.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,853.64x = 79,433,937,832.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,433,937,832.97/311,853.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,715.44

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