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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,094.24, 436,250.80 and 180,177.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,094.24, 436,250.80 and 180,177.76 is: 248,668.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,094.24 : 436,250.80 = 180,177.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,094.24/436,250.80 = 180,177.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,094.24x = 436,250.80 × 180,177.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,094.24x = 78,602,691,942.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,602,691,942.21/316,094.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,668.54

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