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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,274.29, 439,222.86 and 182,308.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,274.29, 439,222.86 and 182,308.14 is: 251,587.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,274.29 : 439,222.86 = 182,308.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,274.29/439,222.86 = 182,308.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,274.29x = 439,222.86 × 182,308.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,274.29x = 80,073,902,652.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,073,902,652.08/318,274.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,587.72

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