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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,516.79, 439,540.78 and 182,453.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,516.79, 439,540.78 and 182,453.95 is: 251,779.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,516.79 : 439,540.78 = 182,453.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,516.79/439,540.78 = 182,453.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,516.79x = 439,540.78 × 182,453.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,516.79x = 80,195,951,582.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,195,951,582.61/318,516.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,779.36

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