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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,020.91, 438,873.98 and 182,054.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,020.91, 438,873.98 and 182,054.31 is: 251,237.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,020.91 : 438,873.98 = 182,054.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,020.91/438,873.98 = 182,054.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,020.91x = 438,873.98 × 182,054.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,020.91x = 79,898,898,695.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,898,898,695.58/318,020.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,237.88

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