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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,399.04, 438,010.68 and 183,263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,399.04, 438,010.68 and 183,263.04 is: 252,903.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,399.04 : 438,010.68 = 183,263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,399.04/438,010.68 = 183,263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,399.04x = 438,010.68 × 183,263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,399.04x = 80,271,168,769.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,271,168,769.27/317,399.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,903.00

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