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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,595.76, 431,356.64 and 183,520.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,595.76, 431,356.64 and 183,520.64 is: 253,243.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,595.76 : 431,356.64 = 183,520.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,595.76/431,356.64 = 183,520.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,595.76x = 431,356.64 × 183,520.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,595.76x = 79,162,846,641.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,162,846,641.05/312,595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,243.51

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