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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,517.24, 439,571.94 and 182,573.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,517.24, 439,571.94 and 182,573.80 is: 251,962.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,517.24 : 439,571.94 = 182,573.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,517.24/439,571.94 = 182,573.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,517.24x = 439,571.94 × 182,573.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,517.24x = 80,254,319,459.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,254,319,459.17/318,517.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,962.25

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