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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,869, 440,039.22 and 184,810.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,869, 440,039.22 and 184,810.76 is: 255,038.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,869 : 440,039.22 = 184,810.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,869/440,039.22 = 184,810.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,869x = 440,039.22 × 184,810.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,869x = 81,323,982,678.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,323,982,678.01/318,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,038.85

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