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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,179.47, 436,316.61 and 180,257.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,179.47, 436,316.61 and 180,257.19 is: 248,748.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,179.47 : 436,316.61 = 180,257.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,179.47/436,316.61 = 180,257.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,179.47x = 436,316.61 × 180,257.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,179.47x = 78,649,204,337.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,649,204,337.99/316,179.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,748.62

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