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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,027.64, 430,650.96 and 181,184.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,027.64, 430,650.96 and 181,184.90 is: 250,065.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,027.64 : 430,650.96 = 181,184.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,027.64/430,650.96 = 181,184.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,027.64x = 430,650.96 × 181,184.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,027.64x = 78,027,451,731.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,027,451,731.38/312,027.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,065.83

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