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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,227.48, 432,462.06 and 185,943.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,227.48, 432,462.06 and 185,943.96 is: 256,726.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,227.48 : 432,462.06 = 185,943.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,227.48/432,462.06 = 185,943.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,227.48x = 432,462.06 × 185,943.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,227.48x = 80,413,707,986.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,413,707,986.16/313,227.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,726.22

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