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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,179.91, 437,667.95 and 181,222.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,179.91, 437,667.95 and 181,222.67 is: 250,064.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,179.91 : 437,667.95 = 181,222.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,179.91/437,667.95 = 181,222.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,179.91x = 437,667.95 × 181,222.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,179.91x = 79,315,353,048.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,315,353,048.08/317,179.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,064.24

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