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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,019.91, 438,872.60 and 182,053.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,019.91, 438,872.60 and 182,053.31 is: 251,236.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,019.91 : 438,872.60 = 182,053.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,019.91/438,872.60 = 182,053.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,019.91x = 438,872.60 × 182,053.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,019.91x = 79,898,208,588.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,898,208,588.04/318,019.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,236.50

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