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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,022.53, 430,454.31 and 182,895.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,022.53, 430,454.31 and 182,895.54 is: 252,315.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,022.53 : 430,454.31 = 182,895.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,022.53/430,454.31 = 182,895.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,022.53x = 430,454.31 × 182,895.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,022.53x = 78,728,173,472.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,728,173,472.78/312,022.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,315.67

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