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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,226.59, 473,579.87 and 180,880.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,226.59, 473,579.87 and 180,880.38 is: 270,885.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,226.59 : 473,579.87 = 180,880.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,226.59/473,579.87 = 180,880.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,226.59x = 473,579.87 × 180,880.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,226.59x = 85,661,305,941.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,661,305,941.55/316,226.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,885.84

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