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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,091.25, 438,966.84 and 182,127.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,091.25, 438,966.84 and 182,127.29 is: 251,336.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,091.25 : 438,966.84 = 182,127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,091.25/438,966.84 = 182,127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,091.25x = 438,966.84 × 182,127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,091.25x = 79,947,840,969.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,947,840,969.06/318,091.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,336.18

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