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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,199.14, 437,671.23 and 181,277.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,199.14, 437,671.23 and 181,277.72 is: 250,126.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,199.14 : 437,671.23 = 181,277.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,199.14/437,671.23 = 181,277.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,199.14x = 437,671.23 × 181,277.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,199.14x = 79,340,042,684.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,340,042,684.00/317,199.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,126.92

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