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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,183.84, 439,067.54 and 187,340.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,183.84, 439,067.54 and 187,340.69 is: 258,514.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,183.84 : 439,067.54 = 187,340.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,183.84/439,067.54 = 187,340.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,183.84x = 439,067.54 × 187,340.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,183.84x = 82,255,217,466.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,255,217,466.22/318,183.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,514.76

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