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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,613, 438,344.88 and 183,477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,613, 438,344.88 and 183,477 is: 253,220.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,613 : 438,344.88 = 183,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,613/438,344.88 = 183,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,613x = 438,344.88 × 183,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,613x = 80,426,203,547.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,426,203,547.76/317,613
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,220.75

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