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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,782.94, 431,637.93 and 185,518.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,782.94, 431,637.93 and 185,518.98 is: 256,014.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,782.94 : 431,637.93 = 185,518.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,782.94/431,637.93 = 185,518.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,782.94x = 431,637.93 × 185,518.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,782.94x = 80,077,028,502.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,077,028,502.91/312,782.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,014.69

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