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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,180.66, 437,668.99 and 181,223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,180.66, 437,668.99 and 181,223.42 is: 250,065.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,180.66 : 437,668.99 = 181,223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,180.66/437,668.99 = 181,223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,180.66x = 437,668.99 × 181,223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,180.66x = 79,315,868,554.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,315,868,554.34/317,180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,065.27

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