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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,068.26, 437,529.92 and 181,083.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,068.26, 437,529.92 and 181,083.44 is: 249,881.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,068.26 : 437,529.92 = 181,083.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,068.26/437,529.92 = 181,083.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,068.26x = 437,529.92 × 181,083.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,068.26x = 79,229,419,923.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,229,419,923.46/317,068.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,881.27

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