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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,168.07, 432,284.01 and 185,843.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,168.07, 432,284.01 and 185,843.66 is: 256,530.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,168.07 : 432,284.01 = 185,843.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,168.07/432,284.01 = 185,843.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,168.07x = 432,284.01 × 185,843.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,168.07x = 80,337,242,577.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,337,242,577.88/313,168.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,530.76

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