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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,648.54, 432,871.89 and 186,324.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,648.54, 432,871.89 and 186,324.14 is: 257,149.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,648.54 : 432,871.89 = 186,324.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,648.54/432,871.89 = 186,324.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,648.54x = 432,871.89 × 186,324.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,648.54x = 80,654,481,631.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,654,481,631.06/313,648.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,149.23

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