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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,259.60, 439,197.66 and 182,337.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,259.60, 439,197.66 and 182,337.54 is: 251,625.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,259.60 : 439,197.66 = 182,337.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,259.60/439,197.66 = 182,337.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,259.60x = 439,197.66 × 182,337.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,259.60x = 80,082,220,898.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,082,220,898.16/318,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,625.47

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