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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,569.76, 439,555.68 and 184,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,569.76, 439,555.68 and 184,356 is: 254,370.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,569.76 : 439,555.68 = 184,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,569.76/439,555.68 = 184,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,569.76x = 439,555.68 × 184,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,569.76x = 81,034,726,942.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,034,726,942.08/318,569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,370.43

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