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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,241, 437,831.46 and 183,105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,241, 437,831.46 and 183,105 is: 252,707.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,241 : 437,831.46 = 183,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,241/437,831.46 = 183,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,241x = 437,831.46 × 183,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,241x = 80,169,129,483.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,169,129,483.30/317,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,707.34

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