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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,796.26, 439,952.43 and 182,868.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,796.26, 439,952.43 and 182,868.54 is: 252,366.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,796.26 : 439,952.43 = 182,868.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,796.26/439,952.43 = 182,868.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,796.26x = 439,952.43 × 182,868.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,796.26x = 80,453,458,543.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,453,458,543.55/318,796.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,366.38

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