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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,883.26, 437,298.90 and 182,747.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,883.26, 437,298.90 and 182,747.26 is: 252,191.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,883.26 : 437,298.90 = 182,747.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,883.26/437,298.90 = 182,747.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,883.26x = 437,298.90 × 182,747.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,883.26x = 79,915,175,776.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,915,175,776.01/316,883.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,191.22

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