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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,809.70, 438,468.75 and 181,794.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,809.70, 438,468.75 and 181,794.09 is: 250,813.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,809.70 : 438,468.75 = 181,794.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,809.70/438,468.75 = 181,794.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,809.70x = 438,468.75 × 181,794.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,809.70x = 79,711,027,399.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,711,027,399.69/317,809.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,813.71

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