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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,155.08, 432,266.08 and 185,830.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,155.08, 432,266.08 and 185,830.64 is: 256,512.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,155.08 : 432,266.08 = 185,830.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,155.08/432,266.08 = 185,830.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,155.08x = 432,266.08 × 185,830.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,155.08x = 80,328,282,296.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,328,282,296.69/313,155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,512.79

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