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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,489.76, 438,067.44 and 183,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,489.76, 438,067.44 and 183,276 is: 252,881.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,489.76 : 438,067.44 = 183,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,489.76/438,067.44 = 183,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,489.76x = 438,067.44 × 183,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,489.76x = 80,287,248,133.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,287,248,133.44/317,489.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,881.38

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