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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,292.22, 433,647.58 and 185,235.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,292.22, 433,647.58 and 185,235.82 is: 255,580.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,292.22 : 433,647.58 = 185,235.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,292.22/433,647.58 = 185,235.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,292.22x = 433,647.58 × 185,235.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,292.22x = 80,327,065,072.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,327,065,072.32/314,292.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,580.83

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