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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,919.56, 430,441.80 and 184,597.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,919.56, 430,441.80 and 184,597.28 is: 254,739.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,919.56 : 430,441.80 = 184,597.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,919.56/430,441.80 = 184,597.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,919.56x = 430,441.80 × 184,597.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,919.56x = 79,458,385,478.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,458,385,478.30/311,919.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,739.99

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