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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,437.26, 437,994.99 and 183,223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,437.26, 437,994.99 and 183,223.50 is: 252,808.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,437.26 : 437,994.99 = 183,223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,437.26/437,994.99 = 183,223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,437.26x = 437,994.99 × 183,223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,437.26x = 80,250,975,050.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,250,975,050.27/317,437.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,808.93

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