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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,950.16, 430,464.84 and 184,603.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,950.16, 430,464.84 and 184,603.28 is: 254,736.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,950.16 : 430,464.84 = 184,603.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,950.16/430,464.84 = 184,603.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,950.16x = 430,464.84 × 184,603.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,950.16x = 79,465,221,388.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,465,221,388.68/311,950.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,736.91

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