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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,015.88, 431,950.26 and 185,615.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,015.88, 431,950.26 and 185,615.24 is: 256,142.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,015.88 : 431,950.26 = 185,615.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,015.88/431,950.26 = 185,615.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,015.88x = 431,950.26 × 185,615.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,015.88x = 80,176,551,177.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,176,551,177.96/313,015.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,142.12

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