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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,067.39, 437,528.71 and 181,082.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,067.39, 437,528.71 and 181,082.56 is: 249,880.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,067.39 : 437,528.71 = 181,082.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,067.39/437,528.71 = 181,082.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,067.39x = 437,528.71 × 181,082.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,067.39x = 79,228,818,880.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,228,818,880.30/317,067.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,880.06

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