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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,337.14, 439,367.64 and 182,462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,337.14, 439,367.64 and 182,462.16 is: 251,833.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,337.14 : 439,367.64 = 182,462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,337.14/439,367.64 = 182,462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,337.14x = 439,367.64 × 182,462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,337.14x = 80,167,968,628.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,167,968,628.50/318,337.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,833.54

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