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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,505.32, 438,156.76 and 181,541.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,505.32, 438,156.76 and 181,541.82 is: 250,527.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,505.32 : 438,156.76 = 181,541.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,505.32/438,156.76 = 181,541.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,505.32x = 438,156.76 × 181,541.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,505.32x = 79,543,775,655.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,543,775,655.70/317,505.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,527.38

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