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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,354.31, 437,948.95 and 181,391.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,354.31, 437,948.95 and 181,391.18 is: 250,319.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,354.31 : 437,948.95 = 181,391.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,354.31/437,948.95 = 181,391.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,354.31x = 437,948.95 × 181,391.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,354.31x = 79,440,075,664.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,440,075,664.07/317,354.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,319.82

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