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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,888, 437,305.44 and 182,752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,888, 437,305.44 and 182,752 is: 252,197.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,888 : 437,305.44 = 182,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,888/437,305.44 = 182,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,888x = 437,305.44 × 182,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,888x = 79,918,443,770.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,918,443,770.88/316,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,197.76

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