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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,968.61, 438,821.15 and 182,045.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,968.61, 438,821.15 and 182,045.34 is: 251,236.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,968.61 : 438,821.15 = 182,045.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,968.61/438,821.15 = 182,045.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,968.61x = 438,821.15 × 182,045.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,968.61x = 79,885,344,540.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,885,344,540.71/317,968.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,236.58

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