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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,374.70, 437,977.04 and 181,411.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,374.70, 437,977.04 and 181,411.56 is: 250,347.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,374.70 : 437,977.04 = 181,411.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,374.70/437,977.04 = 181,411.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,374.70x = 437,977.04 × 181,411.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,374.70x = 79,454,098,070.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,454,098,070.58/317,374.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,347.93

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