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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,981.57, 431,874.95 and 185,632.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,981.57, 431,874.95 and 185,632.29 is: 256,149.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,981.57 : 431,874.95 = 185,632.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,981.57/431,874.95 = 185,632.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,981.57x = 431,874.95 × 185,632.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,981.57x = 80,169,933,802.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,169,933,802.76/312,981.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,149.06

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