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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,181.81, 439,092.63 and 187,365.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,181.81, 439,092.63 and 187,365.14 is: 258,564.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,181.81 : 439,092.63 = 187,365.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,181.81/439,092.63 = 187,365.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,181.81x = 439,092.63 × 187,365.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,181.81x = 82,270,652,092.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,270,652,092.92/318,181.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,564.91

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