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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,070.08, 437,560.36 and 181,122.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,070.08, 437,560.36 and 181,122.08 is: 249,950.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,070.08 : 437,560.36 = 181,122.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,070.08/437,560.36 = 181,122.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,070.08x = 437,560.36 × 181,122.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,070.08x = 79,251,842,528.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,251,842,528.75/317,070.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,950.56

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