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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,414.77, 440,791.52 and 183,457.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,414.77, 440,791.52 and 183,457.49 is: 253,170.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,414.77 : 440,791.52 = 183,457.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,414.77/440,791.52 = 183,457.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,414.77x = 440,791.52 × 183,457.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,414.77x = 80,866,502,751.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,866,502,751.24/319,414.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,170.83

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