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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,096.16, 437,596.20 and 181,148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,096.16, 437,596.20 and 181,148.04 is: 249,986.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,096.16 : 437,596.20 = 181,148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,096.16/437,596.20 = 181,148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,096.16x = 437,596.20 × 181,148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,096.16x = 79,269,693,941.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,269,693,941.45/317,096.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,986.29

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