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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,056.42, 437,541.42 and 181,108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,056.42, 437,541.42 and 181,108.32 is: 249,931.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,056.42 : 437,541.42 = 181,108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,056.42/437,541.42 = 181,108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,056.42x = 437,541.42 × 181,108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,056.42x = 79,242,391,506.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,242,391,506.61/317,056.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,931.52

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