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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,137.54, 439,003.70 and 187,294.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,137.54, 439,003.70 and 187,294.42 is: 258,450.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,137.54 : 439,003.70 = 187,294.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,137.54/439,003.70 = 187,294.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,137.54x = 439,003.70 × 187,294.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,137.54x = 82,222,943,683.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,222,943,683.99/318,137.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,450.93

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