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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,263.23, 437,819.18 and 181,295.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,263.23, 437,819.18 and 181,295.62 is: 250,185.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,263.23 : 437,819.18 = 181,295.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,263.23/437,819.18 = 181,295.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,263.23x = 437,819.18 × 181,295.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,263.23x = 79,374,697,684.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,374,697,684.97/317,263.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,185.62

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