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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,321.69, 437,942.70 and 181,324.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,321.69, 437,942.70 and 181,324.44 is: 250,249.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,321.69 : 437,942.70 = 181,324.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,321.69/437,942.70 = 181,324.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,321.69x = 437,942.70 × 181,324.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,321.69x = 79,409,714,829.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,409,714,829.59/317,321.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,249.88

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