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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,766.27, 431,606.95 and 185,366.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,766.27, 431,606.95 and 185,366.23 is: 255,799.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,766.27 : 431,606.95 = 185,366.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,766.27/431,606.95 = 185,366.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,766.27x = 431,606.95 × 185,366.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,766.27x = 80,005,353,163.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,005,353,163.30/312,766.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,799.17

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