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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,096.25, 438,973.74 and 182,132.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,096.25, 438,973.74 and 182,132.29 is: 251,343.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,096.25 : 438,973.74 = 182,132.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,096.25/438,973.74 = 182,132.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,096.25x = 438,973.74 × 182,132.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,096.25x = 79,951,292,516.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,951,292,516.06/318,096.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,343.08

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