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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,445.14, 431,052.19 and 181,601.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,445.14, 431,052.19 and 181,601.02 is: 250,538.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,445.14 : 431,052.19 = 181,601.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,445.14/431,052.19 = 181,601.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,445.14x = 431,052.19 × 181,601.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,445.14x = 78,279,517,377.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,279,517,377.23/312,445.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,538.44

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