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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,337.11, 437,963.99 and 181,376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,337.11, 437,963.99 and 181,376.80 is: 250,322.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,337.11 : 437,963.99 = 181,376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,337.11/437,963.99 = 181,376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,337.11x = 437,963.99 × 181,376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,337.11x = 79,436,507,021.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,436,507,021.43/317,337.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,322.15

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