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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,142.14, 439,045.71 and 182,219.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,142.14, 439,045.71 and 182,219.94 is: 251,468.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,142.14 : 439,045.71 = 182,219.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,142.14/439,045.71 = 182,219.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,142.14x = 439,045.71 × 182,219.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,142.14x = 80,002,882,933.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,002,882,933.46/318,142.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,468.99

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