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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,384.94, 437,991.21 and 181,421.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,384.94, 437,991.21 and 181,421.82 is: 250,362.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,384.94 : 437,991.21 = 181,421.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,384.94/437,991.21 = 181,421.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,384.94x = 437,991.21 × 181,421.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,384.94x = 79,461,162,462.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,461,162,462.20/317,384.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,362.11

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