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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,191.92, 440,507.40 and 183,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,191.92, 440,507.40 and 183,248 is: 252,895.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,191.92 : 440,507.40 = 183,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,191.92/440,507.40 = 183,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,191.92x = 440,507.40 × 183,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,191.92x = 80,722,100,035.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,722,100,035.20/319,191.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,895.19

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