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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,146.46, 438,996.39 and 187,246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,146.46, 438,996.39 and 187,246.27 is: 258,372.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,146.46 : 438,996.39 = 187,246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,146.46/438,996.39 = 187,246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,146.46x = 438,996.39 × 187,246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,146.46x = 82,200,436,570.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,200,436,570.97/318,146.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,372.95

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