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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,339.56, 440,668.48 and 183,277.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,339.56, 440,668.48 and 183,277.75 is: 252,911.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,339.56 : 440,668.48 = 183,277.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,339.56/440,668.48 = 183,277.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,339.56x = 440,668.48 × 183,277.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,339.56x = 80,764,727,510.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,764,727,510.32/319,339.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,911.75

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