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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,591.41, 439,605.77 and 182,599.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,591.41, 439,605.77 and 182,599.16 is: 251,957.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,591.41 : 439,605.77 = 182,599.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,591.41/439,605.77 = 182,599.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,591.41x = 439,605.77 × 182,599.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,591.41x = 80,271,641,222.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,271,641,222.13/318,591.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,957.96

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