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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,595.92, 431,333.64 and 185,250.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,595.92, 431,333.64 and 185,250.96 is: 255,617.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,595.92 : 431,333.64 = 185,250.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,595.92/431,333.64 = 185,250.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,595.92x = 431,333.64 × 185,250.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,595.92x = 79,904,970,890.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,904,970,890.29/312,595.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,617.45

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