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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,812.45, 439,946.97 and 182,748.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,812.45, 439,946.97 and 182,748.83 is: 252,185.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,812.45 : 439,946.97 = 182,748.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,812.45/439,946.97 = 182,748.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,812.45x = 439,946.97 × 182,748.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,812.45x = 80,399,794,029.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,399,794,029.55/318,812.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,185.24

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