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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,166.58, 432,281.94 and 185,842.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,166.58, 432,281.94 and 185,842.16 is: 256,528.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,166.58 : 432,281.94 = 185,842.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,166.58/432,281.94 = 185,842.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,166.58x = 432,281.94 × 185,842.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,166.58x = 80,336,209,458.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,336,209,458.59/313,166.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,528.68

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