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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,198.13, 437,731.41 and 181,273.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,198.13, 437,731.41 and 181,273.65 is: 250,156.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,198.13 : 437,731.41 = 181,273.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,198.13/437,731.41 = 181,273.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,198.13x = 437,731.41 × 181,273.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,198.13x = 79,349,170,410.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,349,170,410.35/317,198.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,156.49

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