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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,195.60, 437,777.88 and 181,258.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,195.60, 437,777.88 and 181,258.16 is: 250,163.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,195.60 : 437,777.88 = 181,258.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,195.60/437,777.88 = 181,258.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,195.60x = 437,777.88 × 181,258.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,195.60x = 79,350,813,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,350,813,017.50/317,195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,163.66

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