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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,181.60, 437,482.08 and 203,896.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,181.60, 437,482.08 and 203,896.08 is: 281,229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,181.60 : 437,482.08 = 203,896.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,181.60/437,482.08 = 203,896.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,181.60x = 437,482.08 × 203,896.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,181.60x = 89,200,881,182.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,200,881,182.25/317,181.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,229.68

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