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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,446.92, 439,460.49 and 182,478.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,446.92, 439,460.49 and 182,478.16 is: 251,822.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,446.92 : 439,460.49 = 182,478.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,446.92/439,460.49 = 182,478.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,446.92x = 439,460.49 × 182,478.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,446.92x = 80,191,941,607.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,191,941,607.90/318,446.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,822.00

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