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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,606.76, 431,371.80 and 183,531.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,606.76, 431,371.80 and 183,531.64 is: 253,258.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,606.76 : 431,371.80 = 183,531.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,606.76/431,371.80 = 183,531.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,606.76x = 431,371.80 × 183,531.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,606.76x = 79,170,373,903.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,170,373,903.75/312,606.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,258.68

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