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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,380.92, 431,036.94 and 185,035.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,380.92, 431,036.94 and 185,035.96 is: 255,320.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,380.92 : 431,036.94 = 185,035.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,380.92/431,036.94 = 185,035.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,380.92x = 431,036.94 × 185,035.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,380.92x = 79,757,333,988.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,757,333,988.36/312,380.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,320.76

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