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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,217.28, 437,719.36 and 181,260.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,217.28, 437,719.36 and 181,260.04 is: 250,115.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,217.28 : 437,719.36 = 181,260.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,217.28/437,719.36 = 181,260.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,217.28x = 437,719.36 × 181,260.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,217.28x = 79,341,028,702.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,341,028,702.37/317,217.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,115.72

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