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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,168.35, 430,654.93 and 183,041.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,168.35, 430,654.93 and 183,041.26 is: 252,516.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,168.35 : 430,654.93 = 183,041.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,168.35/430,654.93 = 183,041.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,168.35x = 430,654.93 × 183,041.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,168.35x = 78,827,620,702.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,827,620,702.89/312,168.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,516.37

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