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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,465.58, 437,977.80 and 181,426.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,465.58, 437,977.80 and 181,426.56 is: 250,297.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,465.58 : 437,977.80 = 181,426.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,465.58/437,977.80 = 181,426.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,465.58x = 437,977.80 × 181,426.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,465.58x = 79,460,805,610.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,460,805,610.37/317,465.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,297.39

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