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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,854.80, 430,470.21 and 184,530.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,854.80, 430,470.21 and 184,530.09 is: 254,716.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,854.80 : 430,470.21 = 184,530.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,854.80/430,470.21 = 184,530.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,854.80x = 430,470.21 × 184,530.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,854.80x = 79,434,706,593.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,434,706,593.62/311,854.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,716.96

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