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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,177.92, 440,488.08 and 183,234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,177.92, 440,488.08 and 183,234 is: 252,875.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,177.92 : 440,488.08 = 183,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,177.92/440,488.08 = 183,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,177.92x = 440,488.08 × 183,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,177.92x = 80,712,392,850.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,712,392,850.72/319,177.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,875.87

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