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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,169.10, 432,285.42 and 185,844.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,169.10, 432,285.42 and 185,844.66 is: 256,532.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,169.10 : 432,285.42 = 185,844.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,169.10/432,285.42 = 185,844.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,169.10x = 432,285.42 × 185,844.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,169.10x = 80,337,936,902.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,337,936,902.86/313,169.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,532.13

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