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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,161.08, 432,274.36 and 185,836.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,161.08, 432,274.36 and 185,836.66 is: 256,521.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,161.08 : 432,274.36 = 185,836.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,161.08/432,274.36 = 185,836.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,161.08x = 432,274.36 × 185,836.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,161.08x = 80,332,423,266.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,332,423,266.04/313,161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,521.10

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