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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,278.62, 437,783.88 and 181,355.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,278.62, 437,783.88 and 181,355.64 is: 250,236.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,278.62 : 437,783.88 = 181,355.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,278.62/437,783.88 = 181,355.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,278.62x = 437,783.88 × 181,355.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,278.62x = 79,394,575,739.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,394,575,739.08/317,278.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,236.14

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