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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,346.76, 436,569.48 and 180,401.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,346.76, 436,569.48 and 180,401.22 is: 248,959.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,346.76 : 436,569.48 = 180,401.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,346.76/436,569.48 = 180,401.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,346.76x = 436,569.48 × 180,401.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,346.76x = 78,757,666,806.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,757,666,806.77/316,346.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,959.93

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