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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,224.96, 432,250.96 and 185,926.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,224.96, 432,250.96 and 185,926.08 is: 256,578.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,224.96 : 432,250.96 = 185,926.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,224.96/432,250.96 = 185,926.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,224.96x = 432,250.96 × 185,926.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,224.96x = 80,366,726,569.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,366,726,569.04/313,224.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,578.30

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