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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,093.63, 438,970.12 and 182,129.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,093.63, 438,970.12 and 182,129.67 is: 251,339.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,093.63 : 438,970.12 = 182,129.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,093.63/438,970.12 = 182,129.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,093.63x = 438,970.12 × 182,129.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,093.63x = 79,949,483,095.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,949,483,095.46/318,093.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,339.47

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