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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,233.17, 432,237.81 and 184,176.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,233.17, 432,237.81 and 184,176.87 is: 254,149.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,233.17 : 432,237.81 = 184,176.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,233.17/432,237.81 = 184,176.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,233.17x = 432,237.81 × 184,176.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,233.17x = 79,608,206,941.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,608,206,941.45/313,233.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,149.99

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