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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,163.07, 432,277.11 and 185,838.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,163.07, 432,277.11 and 185,838.66 is: 256,523.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,163.07 : 432,277.11 = 185,838.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,163.07/432,277.11 = 185,838.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,163.07x = 432,277.11 × 185,838.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,163.07x = 80,333,798,871.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,333,798,871.07/313,163.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,523.86

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