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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,411.74, 436,626.27 and 180,451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,411.74, 436,626.27 and 180,451.44 is: 249,010.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,411.74 : 436,626.27 = 180,451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,411.74/436,626.27 = 180,451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,411.74x = 436,626.27 × 180,451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,411.74x = 78,789,839,163.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,789,839,163.33/316,411.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,010.48

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