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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,949.16, 430,463.46 and 184,602.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,949.16, 430,463.46 and 184,602.28 is: 254,735.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,949.16 : 430,463.46 = 184,602.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,949.16/430,463.46 = 184,602.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,949.16x = 430,463.46 × 184,602.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,949.16x = 79,464,536,172.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,464,536,172.69/311,949.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,735.54

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