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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,373.18, 437,974.98 and 181,410.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,373.18, 437,974.98 and 181,410.06 is: 250,345.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,373.18 : 437,974.98 = 181,410.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,373.18/437,974.98 = 181,410.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,373.18x = 437,974.98 × 181,410.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,373.18x = 79,453,067,400.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,453,067,400.30/317,373.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,345.88

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