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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,030.44, 431,838.54 and 185,659.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,030.44, 431,838.54 and 185,659.56 is: 256,125.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,030.44 : 431,838.54 = 185,659.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,030.44/431,838.54 = 185,659.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,030.44x = 431,838.54 × 185,659.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,030.44x = 80,174,953,327.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,174,953,327.44/313,030.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,125.10

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