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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,424.15, 438,045.09 and 181,461.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,424.15, 438,045.09 and 181,461.09 is: 250,416.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,424.15 : 438,045.09 = 181,461.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,424.15/438,045.09 = 181,461.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,424.15x = 438,045.09 × 181,461.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,424.15x = 79,488,139,500.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,488,139,500.55/317,424.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,416.17

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