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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,382.84, 436,635.59 and 180,422.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,382.84, 436,635.59 and 180,422.51 is: 248,998.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,382.84 : 436,635.59 = 180,422.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,382.84/436,635.59 = 180,422.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,382.84x = 436,635.59 × 180,422.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,382.84x = 78,778,889,103.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,778,889,103.13/316,382.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,998.62

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