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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,330, 437,954.14 and 181,369.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,330, 437,954.14 and 181,369.68 is: 250,312.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,330 : 437,954.14 = 181,369.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,330/437,954.14 = 181,369.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,330x = 437,954.14 × 181,369.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,330x = 79,431,602,226.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,431,602,226.48/317,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,312.30

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