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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,603.76, 431,367.66 and 183,528.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,603.76, 431,367.66 and 183,528.64 is: 253,254.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,603.76 : 431,367.66 = 183,528.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,603.76/431,367.66 = 183,528.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,603.76x = 431,367.66 × 183,528.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,603.76x = 79,168,319,979.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,168,319,979.78/312,603.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,254.54

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