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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,758.32, 438,516.72 and 183,622.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,758.32, 438,516.72 and 183,622.32 is: 253,404.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,758.32 : 438,516.72 = 183,622.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,758.32/438,516.72 = 183,622.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,758.32x = 438,516.72 × 183,622.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,758.32x = 80,521,457,485.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,521,457,485.19/317,758.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,404.72

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