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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,975.73, 440,250.26 and 183,101.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,975.73, 440,250.26 and 183,101.54 is: 252,716.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,975.73 : 440,250.26 = 183,101.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,975.73/440,250.26 = 183,101.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,975.73x = 440,250.26 × 183,101.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,975.73x = 80,610,497,474.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,610,497,474.64/318,975.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,716.71

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