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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,512.76, 439,565.72 and 182,569.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,512.76, 439,565.72 and 182,569.28 is: 251,955.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,512.76 : 439,565.72 = 182,569.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,512.76/439,565.72 = 182,569.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,512.76x = 439,565.72 × 182,569.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,512.76x = 80,251,197,013.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,251,197,013.08/318,512.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,955.99

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