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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,331.76, 436,548.78 and 180,386.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,331.76, 436,548.78 and 180,386.22 is: 248,939.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,331.76 : 436,548.78 = 180,386.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,331.76/436,548.78 = 180,386.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,331.76x = 436,548.78 × 180,386.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,331.76x = 78,747,384,269.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,747,384,269.81/316,331.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,939.23

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