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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,239.89, 436,421.39 and 180,271.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,239.89, 436,421.39 and 180,271.36 is: 248,780.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,239.89 : 436,421.39 = 180,271.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,239.89/436,421.39 = 180,271.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,239.89x = 436,421.39 × 180,271.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,239.89x = 78,674,277,508.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,674,277,508.39/316,239.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,780.37

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