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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,188.09, 437,679.21 and 181,230.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,188.09, 437,679.21 and 181,230.84 is: 250,075.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,188.09 : 437,679.21 = 181,230.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,188.09/437,679.21 = 181,230.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,188.09x = 437,679.21 × 181,230.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,188.09x = 79,320,970,878.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,320,970,878.84/317,188.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,075.50

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