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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,438.26, 437,996.37 and 183,224.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,438.26, 437,996.37 and 183,224.50 is: 252,810.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,438.26 : 437,996.37 = 183,224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,438.26/437,996.37 = 183,224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,438.26x = 437,996.37 × 183,224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,438.26x = 80,251,665,895.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,251,665,895.07/317,438.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,810.31

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