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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,879.13, 437,293.20 and 182,743.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,879.13, 437,293.20 and 182,743.13 is: 252,185.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,879.13 : 437,293.20 = 182,743.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,879.13/437,293.20 = 182,743.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,879.13x = 437,293.20 × 182,743.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,879.13x = 79,912,325,909.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,912,325,909.25/316,879.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,185.52

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