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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,882.76, 437,298.21 and 182,746.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,882.76, 437,298.21 and 182,746.76 is: 252,190.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,882.76 : 437,298.21 = 182,746.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,882.76/437,298.21 = 182,746.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,882.76x = 437,298.21 × 182,746.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,882.76x = 79,914,831,031.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,914,831,031.30/316,882.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,190.53

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