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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,158.96, 437,689.56 and 181,163.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,158.96, 437,689.56 and 181,163.92 is: 250,012.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,158.96 : 437,689.56 = 181,163.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,158.96/437,689.56 = 181,163.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,158.96x = 437,689.56 × 181,163.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,158.96x = 79,293,556,432.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,293,556,432.68/317,158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,012.03

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