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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,812.70, 438,472.89 and 181,797.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,812.70, 438,472.89 and 181,797.09 is: 250,817.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,812.70 : 438,472.89 = 181,797.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,812.70/438,472.89 = 181,797.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,812.70x = 438,472.89 × 181,797.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,812.70x = 79,713,095,445.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,713,095,445.89/317,812.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,817.84

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