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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,246.64, 437,823.36 and 181,277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,246.64, 437,823.36 and 181,277.44 is: 250,176.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,246.64 : 437,823.36 = 181,277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,246.64/437,823.36 = 181,277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,246.64x = 437,823.36 × 181,277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,246.64x = 79,367,497,873.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,367,497,873.00/317,246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,176.01

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