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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,284.75, 437,844.94 and 181,310.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,284.75, 437,844.94 and 181,310.05 is: 250,203.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,284.75 : 437,844.94 = 181,310.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,284.75/437,844.94 = 181,310.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,284.75x = 437,844.94 × 181,310.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,284.75x = 79,385,687,963.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,385,687,963.65/317,284.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,203.29

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