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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,648.45, 438,353.57 and 181,682.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,648.45, 438,353.57 and 181,682.19 is: 250,720.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,648.45 : 438,353.57 = 181,682.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,648.45/438,353.57 = 181,682.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,648.45x = 438,353.57 × 181,682.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,648.45x = 79,641,035,683.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,641,035,683.51/317,648.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,720.68

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