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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,106.50, 438,998.49 and 182,164.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,106.50, 438,998.49 and 182,164.74 is: 251,393.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,106.50 : 438,998.49 = 182,164.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,106.50/438,998.49 = 182,164.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,106.50x = 438,998.49 × 182,164.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,106.50x = 79,970,045,791.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,970,045,791.24/318,106.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,393.94

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