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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,268.24, 437,826.08 and 181,300.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,268.24, 437,826.08 and 181,300.64 is: 250,192.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,268.24 : 437,826.08 = 181,300.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,268.24/437,826.08 = 181,300.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,268.24x = 437,826.08 × 181,300.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,268.24x = 79,378,148,512.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,378,148,512.69/317,268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,192.55

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