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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,276.03, 437,863.19 and 181,330.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,276.03, 437,863.19 and 181,330.08 is: 250,248.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,276.03 : 437,863.19 = 181,330.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,276.03/437,863.19 = 181,330.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,276.03x = 437,863.19 × 181,330.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,276.03x = 79,397,766,365.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,397,766,365.10/317,276.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,248.24

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