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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,023.44, 436,005.51 and 179,960.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,023.44, 436,005.51 and 179,960.92 is: 248,285.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,023.44 : 436,005.51 = 179,960.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,023.44/436,005.51 = 179,960.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,023.44x = 436,005.51 × 179,960.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,023.44x = 78,463,950,939.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,463,950,939.80/316,023.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,285.23

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