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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,116.34, 439,001.46 and 182,152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,116.34, 439,001.46 and 182,152.44 is: 251,370.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,116.34 : 439,001.46 = 182,152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,116.34/439,001.46 = 182,152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,116.34x = 439,001.46 × 182,152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,116.34x = 79,965,187,102.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,965,187,102.56/318,116.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,370.89

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