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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,579.45, 431,350.65 and 183,515.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,579.45, 431,350.65 and 183,515.76 is: 253,246.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,579.45 : 431,350.65 = 183,515.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,579.45/431,350.65 = 183,515.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,579.45x = 431,350.65 × 183,515.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,579.45x = 79,159,642,361.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,159,642,361.24/312,579.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,246.47

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