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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,884.08, 431,839.56 and 185,629.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,884.08, 431,839.56 and 185,629.84 is: 256,204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,884.08 : 431,839.56 = 185,629.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,884.08/431,839.56 = 185,629.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,884.08x = 431,839.56 × 185,629.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,884.08x = 80,162,308,428.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,162,308,428.47/312,884.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,204.50

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