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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,482.23, 439,524.09 and 182,558.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,482.23, 439,524.09 and 182,558.29 is: 251,941.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,482.23 : 439,524.09 = 182,558.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,482.23/439,524.09 = 182,558.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,482.23x = 439,524.09 × 182,558.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,482.23x = 80,238,766,284.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,238,766,284.21/318,482.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,941.11

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