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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,452.66, 436,618.31 and 180,437.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,452.66, 436,618.31 and 180,437.01 is: 248,953.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,452.66 : 436,618.31 = 180,437.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,452.66/436,618.31 = 180,437.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,452.66x = 436,618.31 × 180,437.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,452.66x = 78,782,102,367.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,782,102,367.65/316,452.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,953.83

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