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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,224.42, 473,576.57 and 180,878.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,224.42, 473,576.57 and 180,878.18 is: 270,882.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,224.42 : 473,576.57 = 180,878.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,224.42/473,576.57 = 180,878.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,224.42x = 473,576.57 × 180,878.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,224.42x = 85,659,664,799.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,659,664,799.97/316,224.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,882.51

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