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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,621.92, 431,369.50 and 185,276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,621.92, 431,369.50 and 185,276.96 is: 255,653.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,621.92 : 431,369.50 = 185,276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,621.92/431,369.50 = 185,276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,621.92x = 431,369.50 × 185,276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,621.92x = 79,922,829,596.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,922,829,596.72/312,621.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,653.31

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