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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,138.67, 439,005.25 and 187,295.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,138.67, 439,005.25 and 187,295.55 is: 258,452.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,138.67 : 439,005.25 = 187,295.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,138.67/439,005.25 = 187,295.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,138.67x = 439,005.25 × 187,295.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,138.67x = 82,223,729,283.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,223,729,283.40/318,138.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,452.49

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