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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,213.39, 436,385.73 and 180,225.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,213.39, 436,385.73 and 180,225.37 is: 248,717.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,213.39 : 436,385.73 = 180,225.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,213.39/436,385.73 = 180,225.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,213.39x = 436,385.73 × 180,225.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,213.39x = 78,647,779,651.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,647,779,651.97/316,213.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,717.42

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