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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,225.42, 473,578.06 and 180,879.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,225.42, 473,578.06 and 180,879.18 is: 270,884.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,225.42 : 473,578.06 = 180,879.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,225.42/473,578.06 = 180,879.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,225.42x = 473,578.06 × 180,879.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,225.42x = 85,660,411,158.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,660,411,158.79/316,225.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,884.01

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