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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,202.95, 437,669.18 and 181,193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,202.95, 437,669.18 and 181,193.42 is: 250,006.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,202.95 : 437,669.18 = 181,193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,202.95/437,669.18 = 181,193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,202.95x = 437,669.18 × 181,193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,202.95x = 79,302,772,458.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,302,772,458.48/317,202.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,006.42

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