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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,765.77, 431,606.27 and 185,365.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,765.77, 431,606.27 and 185,365.73 is: 255,798.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,765.77 : 431,606.27 = 185,365.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,765.77/431,606.27 = 185,365.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,765.77x = 431,606.27 × 185,365.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,765.77x = 80,005,010,384.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,005,010,384.30/312,765.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,798.49

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