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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,272.23, 437,831.55 and 181,304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,272.23, 437,831.55 and 181,304.64 is: 250,198.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,272.23 : 437,831.55 = 181,304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,272.23/437,831.55 = 181,304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,272.23x = 437,831.55 × 181,304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,272.23x = 79,380,891,553.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,380,891,553.39/317,272.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,198.04

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