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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,970.45, 438,778.58 and 182,005.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,970.45, 438,778.58 and 182,005.47 is: 251,155.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,970.45 : 438,778.58 = 182,005.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,970.45/438,778.58 = 182,005.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,970.45x = 438,778.58 × 182,005.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,970.45x = 79,860,101,678.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,860,101,678.83/317,970.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,155.73

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