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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,255.78, 436,452.34 and 182,162.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,255.78, 436,452.34 and 182,162.98 is: 251,396.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,255.78 : 436,452.34 = 182,162.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,255.78/436,452.34 = 182,162.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,255.78x = 436,452.34 × 182,162.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,255.78x = 79,505,458,882.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,505,458,882.37/316,255.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,396.07

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