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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,083.24, 436,190.67 and 180,125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,083.24, 436,190.67 and 180,125.28 is: 248,570.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,083.24 : 436,190.67 = 180,125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,083.24/436,190.67 = 180,125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,083.24x = 436,190.67 × 180,125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,083.24x = 78,568,966,567.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,568,966,567.14/316,083.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,570.49

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