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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,662.50, 438,374.25 and 183,526.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,662.50, 438,374.25 and 183,526.50 is: 253,266.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,662.50 : 438,374.25 = 183,526.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,662.50/438,374.25 = 183,526.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,662.50x = 438,374.25 × 183,526.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,662.50x = 80,453,291,792.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,453,291,792.63/317,662.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,266.57

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