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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,383.79, 437,989.59 and 181,420.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,383.79, 437,989.59 and 181,420.66 is: 250,360.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,383.79 : 437,989.59 = 181,420.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,383.79/437,989.59 = 181,420.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,383.79x = 437,989.59 × 181,420.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,383.79x = 79,460,361,293.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,460,361,293.54/317,383.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,360.49

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