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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,896.75, 437,317.53 and 182,760.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,896.75, 437,317.53 and 182,760.75 is: 252,209.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,896.75 : 437,317.53 = 182,760.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,896.75/437,317.53 = 182,760.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,896.75x = 437,317.53 × 182,760.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,896.75x = 79,924,479,770.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,924,479,770.95/316,896.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,209.84

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