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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,925.43, 430,567.40 and 184,600.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,925.43, 430,567.40 and 184,600.72 is: 254,814.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,925.43 : 430,567.40 = 184,600.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,925.43/430,567.40 = 184,600.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,925.43x = 430,567.40 × 184,600.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,925.43x = 79,483,052,048.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,483,052,048.53/311,925.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,814.27

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