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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,991.99, 438,827.52 and 182,025.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,991.99, 438,827.52 and 182,025.18 is: 251,193.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,991.99 : 438,827.52 = 182,025.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,991.99/438,827.52 = 182,025.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,991.99x = 438,827.52 × 182,025.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,991.99x = 79,877,658,316.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,877,658,316.95/317,991.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,193.93

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