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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,540.02, 431,296.34 and 183,476.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,540.02, 431,296.34 and 183,476.42 is: 253,192.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,540.02 : 431,296.34 = 183,476.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,540.02/431,296.34 = 183,476.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,540.02x = 431,296.34 × 183,476.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,540.02x = 79,132,708,422.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,132,708,422.30/312,540.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,192.24

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