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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,622.92, 431,370.88 and 185,277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,622.92, 431,370.88 and 185,277.96 is: 255,654.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,622.92 : 431,370.88 = 185,277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,622.92/431,370.88 = 185,277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,622.92x = 431,370.88 × 185,277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,622.92x = 79,923,516,649.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,923,516,649.80/312,622.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,654.69

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