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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,268.16, 436,608 and 182,106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,268.16, 436,608 and 182,106.24 is: 251,397.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,268.16 : 436,608 = 182,106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,268.16/436,608 = 182,106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,268.16x = 436,608 × 182,106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,268.16x = 79,509,041,233.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,509,041,233.92/316,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,397.55

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