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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,043.38, 436,179.99 and 180,126.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,043.38, 436,179.99 and 180,126.19 is: 248,597.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,043.38 : 436,179.99 = 180,126.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,043.38/436,179.99 = 180,126.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,043.38x = 436,179.99 × 180,126.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,043.38x = 78,567,439,752.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,567,439,752.94/316,043.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,597.01

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