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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,097.78, 436,222.52 and 180,128.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,097.78, 436,222.52 and 180,128.81 is: 248,582.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,097.78 : 436,222.52 = 180,128.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,097.78/436,222.52 = 180,128.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,097.78x = 436,222.52 × 180,128.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,097.78x = 78,576,240,341.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,576,240,341.04/316,097.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,582.07

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