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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,588.41, 439,601.63 and 182,596.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,588.41, 439,601.63 and 182,596.16 is: 251,953.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,588.41 : 439,601.63 = 182,596.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,588.41/439,601.63 = 182,596.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,588.41x = 439,601.63 × 182,596.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,588.41x = 80,269,566,456.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,269,566,456.75/318,588.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,953.82

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