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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,335.63, 439,365.56 and 182,460.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,335.63, 439,365.56 and 182,460.65 is: 251,831.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,335.63 : 439,365.56 = 182,460.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,335.63/439,365.56 = 182,460.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,335.63x = 439,365.56 × 182,460.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,335.63x = 80,166,922,556.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,166,922,556.08/318,335.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,831.45

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