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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,198.14, 437,669.85 and 181,276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,198.14, 437,669.85 and 181,276.72 is: 250,125.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,198.14 : 437,669.85 = 181,276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,198.14/437,669.85 = 181,276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,198.14x = 437,669.85 × 181,276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,198.14x = 79,339,354,850.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,339,354,850.89/317,198.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,125.54

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