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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,996.14, 440,224.62 and 183,054.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,996.14, 440,224.62 and 183,054.98 is: 252,621.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,996.14 : 440,224.62 = 183,054.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,996.14/440,224.62 = 183,054.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,996.14x = 440,224.62 × 183,054.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,996.14x = 80,585,309,009.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,585,309,009.61/318,996.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,621.58

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