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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,343.38, 439,376.25 and 182,468.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,343.38, 439,376.25 and 182,468.40 is: 251,842.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,343.38 : 439,376.25 = 182,468.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,343.38/439,376.25 = 182,468.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,343.38x = 439,376.25 × 182,468.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,343.38x = 80,172,281,335.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,172,281,335.50/318,343.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,842.15

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