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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,171.07, 477,231.85 and 184,966.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,171.07, 477,231.85 and 184,966.30 is: 277,435.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,171.07 : 477,231.85 = 184,966.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,171.07/477,231.85 = 184,966.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,171.07x = 477,231.85 × 184,966.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,171.07x = 88,271,809,536.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,271,809,536.66/318,171.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,435.06

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