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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,486.35, 439,460.96 and 182,494.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,486.35, 439,460.96 and 182,494.14 is: 251,813.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,486.35 : 439,460.96 = 182,494.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,486.35/439,460.96 = 182,494.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,486.35x = 439,460.96 × 182,494.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,486.35x = 80,199,049,046.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,199,049,046.30/318,486.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,813.15

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