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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,996, 438,833.04 and 182,029.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,996, 438,833.04 and 182,029.20 is: 251,199.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,996 : 438,833.04 = 182,029.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,996/438,833.04 = 182,029.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,996x = 438,833.04 × 182,029.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,996x = 79,880,427,204.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,880,427,204.77/317,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,199.47

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