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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,220.14, 437,762.85 and 181,296.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,220.14, 437,762.85 and 181,296.26 is: 250,188.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,220.14 : 437,762.85 = 181,296.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,220.14/437,762.85 = 181,296.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,220.14x = 437,762.85 × 181,296.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,220.14x = 79,364,767,471.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,364,767,471.94/317,220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,188.30

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