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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,669.64, 432,865.88 and 184,612.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,669.64, 432,865.88 and 184,612.94 is: 254,766.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,669.64 : 432,865.88 = 184,612.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,669.64/432,865.88 = 184,612.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,669.64x = 432,865.88 × 184,612.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,669.64x = 79,912,642,732.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,912,642,732.49/313,669.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,766.90

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