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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,024.44, 436,006.89 and 179,961.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,024.44, 436,006.89 and 179,961.92 is: 248,286.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,024.44 : 436,006.89 = 179,961.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,024.44/436,006.89 = 179,961.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,024.44x = 436,006.89 × 179,961.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,024.44x = 78,464,637,057.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,464,637,057.63/316,024.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,286.61

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