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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,187.09, 437,677.83 and 181,229.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,187.09, 437,677.83 and 181,229.84 is: 250,074.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,187.09 : 437,677.83 = 181,229.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,187.09/437,677.83 = 181,229.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,187.09x = 437,677.83 × 181,229.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,187.09x = 79,320,282,555.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,320,282,555.35/317,187.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,074.12

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