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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,216.28, 437,718 and 181,259.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,216.28, 437,718 and 181,259.04 is: 250,114.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,216.28 : 437,718 = 181,259.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,216.28/437,718 = 181,259.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,216.28x = 437,718 × 181,259.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,216.28x = 79,340,344,470.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,340,344,470.72/317,216.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,114.35

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