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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,555, 439,616.25 and 182,614.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,555, 439,616.25 and 182,614.71 is: 252,014.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,555 : 439,616.25 = 182,614.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,555/439,616.25 = 182,614.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,555x = 439,616.25 × 182,614.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,555x = 80,280,394,005.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,280,394,005.04/318,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,014.23

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