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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,182.81, 439,094.01 and 187,366.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,182.81, 439,094.01 and 187,366.14 is: 258,566.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,182.81 : 439,094.01 = 187,366.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,182.81/439,094.01 = 187,366.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,182.81x = 439,094.01 × 187,366.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,182.81x = 82,271,349,750.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,271,349,750.82/318,182.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,566.29

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