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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,116.50, 438,991.41 and 182,145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,116.50, 438,991.41 and 182,145.94 is: 251,356.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,116.50 : 438,991.41 = 182,145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,116.50/438,991.41 = 182,145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,116.50x = 438,991.41 × 182,145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,116.50x = 79,960,503,026.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,960,503,026.38/318,116.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,356.04

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