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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,490.76, 438,068.82 and 183,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,490.76, 438,068.82 and 183,277 is: 252,882.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,490.76 : 438,068.82 = 183,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,490.76/438,068.82 = 183,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,490.76x = 438,068.82 × 183,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,490.76x = 80,287,939,123.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,287,939,123.14/317,490.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,882.76

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