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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,055.66, 430,649.03 and 182,976.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,055.66, 430,649.03 and 182,976.19 is: 252,514.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,055.66 : 430,649.03 = 182,976.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,055.66/430,649.03 = 182,976.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,055.66x = 430,649.03 × 182,976.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,055.66x = 78,798,518,427.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,798,518,427.00/312,055.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,514.30

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