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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,744.16, 432,977.34 and 184,659.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,744.16, 432,977.34 and 184,659.22 is: 254,835.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,744.16 : 432,977.34 = 184,659.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,744.16/432,977.34 = 184,659.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,744.16x = 432,977.34 × 184,659.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,744.16x = 79,953,257,882.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,953,257,882.07/313,744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,835.84

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