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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,455.53, 436,720.64 and 180,511.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,455.53, 436,720.64 and 180,511.61 is: 249,112.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,455.53 : 436,720.64 = 180,511.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,455.53/436,720.64 = 180,511.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,455.53x = 436,720.64 × 180,511.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,455.53x = 78,833,142,760.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,833,142,760.47/316,455.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,112.87

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