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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,200.14, 437,734.16 and 181,275.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,200.14, 437,734.16 and 181,275.66 is: 250,159.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,200.14 : 437,734.16 = 181,275.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,200.14/437,734.16 = 181,275.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,200.14x = 437,734.16 × 181,275.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,200.14x = 79,350,548,758.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,350,548,758.55/317,200.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,159.25

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