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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,250.28, 436,444.74 and 182,157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,250.28, 436,444.74 and 182,157.48 is: 251,388.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,250.28 : 436,444.74 = 182,157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,250.28/436,444.74 = 182,157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,250.28x = 436,444.74 × 182,157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,250.28x = 79,501,673,997.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,501,673,997.66/316,250.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,388.47

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