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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,984.94, 431,879.61 and 185,635.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,984.94, 431,879.61 and 185,635.66 is: 256,153.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,984.94 : 431,879.61 = 185,635.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,984.94/431,879.61 = 185,635.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,984.94x = 431,879.61 × 185,635.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,984.94x = 80,172,256,442.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,172,256,442.89/312,984.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,153.72

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