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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,969.37, 438,822.18 and 182,046.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,969.37, 438,822.18 and 182,046.09 is: 251,237.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,969.37 : 438,822.18 = 182,046.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,969.37/438,822.18 = 182,046.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,969.37x = 438,822.18 × 182,046.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,969.37x = 79,885,862,074.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,885,862,074.28/317,969.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,237.60

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