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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,486.33, 439,460.97 and 182,494.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,486.33, 439,460.97 and 182,494.11 is: 251,813.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,486.33 : 439,460.97 = 182,494.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,486.33/439,460.97 = 182,494.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,486.33x = 439,460.97 × 182,494.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,486.33x = 80,199,038,599.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,199,038,599.89/318,486.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,813.13

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