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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,181.41, 437,670.02 and 181,224.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,181.41, 437,670.02 and 181,224.17 is: 250,066.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,181.41 : 437,670.02 = 181,224.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,181.41/437,670.02 = 181,224.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,181.41x = 437,670.02 × 181,224.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,181.41x = 79,316,384,373.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,316,384,373.09/317,181.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,066.31

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