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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,059.17, 437,545.22 and 181,111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,059.17, 437,545.22 and 181,111.06 is: 249,935.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,059.17 : 437,545.22 = 181,111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,059.17/437,545.22 = 181,111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,059.17x = 437,545.22 × 181,111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,059.17x = 79,244,278,592.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,244,278,592.13/317,059.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,935.30

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