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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,171.48, 430,798.56 and 183,083.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,171.48, 430,798.56 and 183,083.64 is: 252,656.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,171.48 : 430,798.56 = 183,083.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,171.48/430,798.56 = 183,083.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,171.48x = 430,798.56 × 183,083.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,171.48x = 78,872,168,471.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,872,168,471.56/312,171.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,656.55

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