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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,264.23, 437,820.55 and 181,296.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,264.23, 437,820.55 and 181,296.62 is: 250,187.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,264.23 : 437,820.55 = 181,296.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,264.23/437,820.55 = 181,296.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,264.23x = 437,820.55 × 181,296.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,264.23x = 79,375,385,881.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,375,385,881.54/317,264.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,187.00

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