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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,919.52, 438,703.86 and 181,956.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,919.52, 438,703.86 and 181,956.16 is: 251,085.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,919.52 : 438,703.86 = 181,956.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,919.52/438,703.86 = 181,956.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,919.52x = 438,703.86 × 181,956.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,919.52x = 79,824,869,742.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,824,869,742.78/317,919.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,085.15

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