Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,600, 439,668 and 184,464
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 318,600, 439,668 and 184,464 is: 254,560.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,600 : 439,668 = 184,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,600/439,668 = 184,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,600x = 439,668 × 184,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,600x = 81,102,917,952 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,102,917,952/318,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,560.32
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