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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,656.92, 438,280.92 and 181,662.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,656.92, 438,280.92 and 181,662.78 is: 250,645.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,656.92 : 438,280.92 = 181,662.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,656.92/438,280.92 = 181,662.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,656.92x = 438,280.92 × 181,662.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,656.92x = 79,619,330,348.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,619,330,348.16/317,656.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,645.67

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