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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,221.00, 473,571.43 and 180,874.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,221.00, 473,571.43 and 180,874.72 is: 270,877.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,221.00 : 473,571.43 = 180,874.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,221.00/473,571.43 = 180,874.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,221.00x = 473,571.43 × 180,874.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,221.00x = 85,657,099,941.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,657,099,941.03/316,221.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,877.33

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