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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,439.39, 437,997.92 and 183,225.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,439.39, 437,997.92 and 183,225.63 is: 252,811.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,439.39 : 437,997.92 = 183,225.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,439.39/437,997.92 = 183,225.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,439.39x = 437,997.92 × 183,225.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,439.39x = 80,252,443,098.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,252,443,098.76/317,439.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,811.87

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