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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,489.02, 475,182.00 and 254,147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,489.02, 475,182.00 and 254,147.48 is: 379,185.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,489.02 : 475,182.00 = 254,147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,489.02/475,182.00 = 254,147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,489.02x = 475,182.00 × 254,147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,489.02x = 120,766,306,570.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,766,306,570.62/318,489.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,185.15

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