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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,270.86, 431,986.89 and 185,921.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,270.86, 431,986.89 and 185,921.85 is: 256,378.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,270.86 : 431,986.89 = 185,921.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,270.86/431,986.89 = 185,921.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,270.86x = 431,986.89 × 185,921.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,270.86x = 80,315,801,764.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,315,801,764.55/313,270.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,378.14

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