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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,594.41, 439,609.91 and 182,602.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,594.41, 439,609.91 and 182,602.16 is: 251,962.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,594.41 : 439,609.91 = 182,602.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,594.41/439,609.91 = 182,602.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,594.41x = 439,609.91 × 182,602.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,594.41x = 80,273,716,012.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,273,716,012.35/318,594.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,962.10

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