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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,990.49, 438,825.44 and 182,023.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,990.49, 438,825.44 and 182,023.70 is: 251,191.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,990.49 : 438,825.44 = 182,023.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,990.49/438,825.44 = 182,023.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,990.49x = 438,825.44 × 182,023.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,990.49x = 79,876,627,138.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,876,627,138.68/317,990.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,191.87

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