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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,666.50, 438,379.77 and 183,530.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,666.50, 438,379.77 and 183,530.50 is: 253,272.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,666.50 : 438,379.77 = 183,530.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,666.50/438,379.77 = 183,530.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,666.50x = 438,379.77 × 183,530.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,666.50x = 80,456,058,377.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,456,058,377.99/317,666.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,272.09

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