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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,773.28, 431,616.60 and 185,373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,773.28, 431,616.60 and 185,373.24 is: 255,808.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,773.28 : 431,616.60 = 185,373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,773.28/431,616.60 = 185,373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,773.28x = 431,616.60 × 185,373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,773.28x = 80,010,167,579.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,010,167,579.78/312,773.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,808.83

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