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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,180.76, 437,669.11 and 181,223.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,180.76, 437,669.11 and 181,223.51 is: 250,065.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,180.76 : 437,669.11 = 181,223.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,180.76/437,669.11 = 181,223.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,180.76x = 437,669.11 × 181,223.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,180.76x = 79,315,933,342.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,315,933,342.54/317,180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,065.40

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