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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,148.83, 477,198.41 and 184,944.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,148.83, 477,198.41 and 184,944.12 is: 277,401.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,148.83 : 477,198.41 = 184,944.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,148.83/477,198.41 = 184,944.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,148.83x = 477,198.41 × 184,944.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,148.83x = 88,255,040,002.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,255,040,002.85/318,148.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,401.74

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