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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,283.08, 437,822.82 and 181,289.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,283.08, 437,822.82 and 181,289.88 is: 250,164.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,283.08 : 437,822.82 = 181,289.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,283.08/437,822.82 = 181,289.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,283.08x = 437,822.82 × 181,289.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,283.08x = 79,372,846,499.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,372,846,499.06/317,283.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,164.14

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