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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,248.60, 432,284.65 and 184,179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,248.60, 432,284.65 and 184,179.76 is: 254,168.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,248.60 : 432,284.65 = 184,179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,248.60/432,284.65 = 184,179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,248.60x = 432,284.65 × 184,179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,248.60x = 79,618,081,547.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,618,081,547.52/313,248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,168.99

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