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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,634.33, 438,210.36 and 181,595.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,634.33, 438,210.36 and 181,595.19 is: 250,529.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,634.33 : 438,210.36 = 181,595.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,634.33/438,210.36 = 181,595.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,634.33x = 438,210.36 × 181,595.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,634.33x = 79,576,893,584.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,576,893,584.17/317,634.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,529.89

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