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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,883.08, 431,838.18 and 185,628.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,883.08, 431,838.18 and 185,628.84 is: 256,203.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,883.08 : 431,838.18 = 185,628.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,883.08/431,838.18 = 185,628.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,883.08x = 431,838.18 × 185,628.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,883.08x = 80,161,620,421.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,161,620,421.11/312,883.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,203.12

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