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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,985.32, 438,799.11 and 182,020.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,985.32, 438,799.11 and 182,020.34 is: 251,176.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,985.32 : 438,799.11 = 182,020.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,985.32/438,799.11 = 182,020.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,985.32x = 438,799.11 × 182,020.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,985.32x = 79,870,363,608.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,870,363,608.32/317,985.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,176.26

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