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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,594.76, 431,355.27 and 183,519.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,594.76, 431,355.27 and 183,519.64 is: 253,242.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,594.76 : 431,355.27 = 183,519.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,594.76/431,355.27 = 183,519.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,594.76x = 431,355.27 × 183,519.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,594.76x = 79,162,163,862.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,162,163,862.50/312,594.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,242.13

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