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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,894.75, 437,314.77 and 182,758.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,894.75, 437,314.77 and 182,758.75 is: 252,207.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,894.75 : 437,314.77 = 182,758.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,894.75/437,314.77 = 182,758.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,894.75x = 437,314.77 × 182,758.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,894.75x = 79,923,100,721.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,923,100,721.74/316,894.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,207.08

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