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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,340, 439,371.59 and 182,465.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,340, 439,371.59 and 182,465.02 is: 251,837.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,340 : 439,371.59 = 182,465.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,340/439,371.59 = 182,465.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,340x = 439,371.59 × 182,465.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,340x = 80,169,945,956.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,169,945,956.78/318,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,837.49

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