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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,584.76, 439,576.38 and 184,371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,584.76, 439,576.38 and 184,371 is: 254,391.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,584.76 : 439,576.38 = 184,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,584.76/439,576.38 = 184,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,584.76x = 439,576.38 × 184,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,584.76x = 81,045,136,756.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,045,136,756.98/318,584.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,391.13

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