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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,281.84, 437,871.22 and 181,335.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,281.84, 437,871.22 and 181,335.89 is: 250,256.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,281.84 : 437,871.22 = 181,335.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,281.84/437,871.22 = 181,335.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,281.84x = 437,871.22 × 181,335.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,281.84x = 79,401,768,025.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,401,768,025.42/317,281.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,256.27

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