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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,925.73, 438,736.26 and 181,959.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,925.73, 438,736.26 and 181,959.13 is: 251,102.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,925.73 : 438,736.26 = 181,959.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,925.73/438,736.26 = 181,959.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,925.73x = 438,736.26 × 181,959.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,925.73x = 79,832,068,169.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,832,068,169.05/317,925.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,102.89

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