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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,306.57, 430,966.64 and 183,227.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,306.57, 430,966.64 and 183,227.06 is: 252,843.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,306.57 : 430,966.64 = 183,227.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,306.57/430,966.64 = 183,227.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,306.57x = 430,966.64 × 183,227.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,306.57x = 78,964,751,940.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,964,751,940.76/312,306.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,843.71

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