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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,864.71, 438,677.89 and 181,941.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,864.71, 438,677.89 and 181,941.30 is: 251,093.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,864.71 : 438,677.89 = 181,941.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,864.71/438,677.89 = 181,941.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,864.71x = 438,677.89 × 181,941.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,864.71x = 79,813,625,133.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,813,625,133.00/317,864.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,093.07

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