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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,180.92, 437,669.33 and 181,223.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,180.92, 437,669.33 and 181,223.67 is: 250,065.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,180.92 : 437,669.33 = 181,223.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,180.92/437,669.33 = 181,223.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,180.92x = 437,669.33 × 181,223.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,180.92x = 79,316,040,040.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,316,040,040.69/317,180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,065.61

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