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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,609.36, 431,401.16 and 183,522.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,609.36, 431,401.16 and 183,522.56 is: 253,261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,609.36 : 431,401.16 = 183,522.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,609.36/431,401.16 = 183,522.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,609.36x = 431,401.16 × 183,522.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,609.36x = 79,171,845,270.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,171,845,270.17/312,609.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,261.28

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