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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,824.81, 440,018.48 and 182,855.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,824.81, 440,018.48 and 182,855.83 is: 252,364.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,824.81 : 440,018.48 = 182,855.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,824.81/440,018.48 = 182,855.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,824.81x = 440,018.48 × 182,855.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,824.81x = 80,459,943,529.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,459,943,529.30/318,824.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,364.12

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