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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,176.60, 436,301.96 and 180,207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,176.60, 436,301.96 and 180,207.16 is: 248,673.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,176.60 : 436,301.96 = 180,207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,176.60/436,301.96 = 180,207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,176.60x = 436,301.96 × 180,207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,176.60x = 78,624,737,114.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,624,737,114.03/316,176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,673.49

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