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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,397.01, 436,627.55 and 178,604.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,397.01, 436,627.55 and 178,604.94 is: 246,474.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,397.01 : 436,627.55 = 178,604.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,397.01/436,627.55 = 178,604.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,397.01x = 436,627.55 × 178,604.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,397.01x = 77,983,837,816.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,983,837,816.61/316,397.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,474.64

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