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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,149.83, 477,199.91 and 184,945.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,149.83, 477,199.91 and 184,945.12 is: 277,403.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,149.83 : 477,199.91 = 184,945.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,149.83/477,199.91 = 184,945.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,149.83x = 477,199.91 × 184,945.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,149.83x = 88,255,794,618.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,255,794,618.94/318,149.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,403.24

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