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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,601.91, 432,771.71 and 184,545.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,601.91, 432,771.71 and 184,545.42 is: 254,673.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,601.91 : 432,771.71 = 184,545.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,601.91/432,771.71 = 184,545.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,601.91x = 432,771.71 × 184,545.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,601.91x = 79,866,036,063.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,866,036,063.34/313,601.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,673.31

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