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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,138.54, 439,005.08 and 187,295.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,138.54, 439,005.08 and 187,295.42 is: 258,452.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,138.54 : 439,005.08 = 187,295.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,138.54/439,005.08 = 187,295.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,138.54x = 439,005.08 × 187,295.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,138.54x = 82,223,640,840.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,223,640,840.73/318,138.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,452.31

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