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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,456.90, 436,722.53 and 180,512.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,456.90, 436,722.53 and 180,512.98 is: 249,114.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,456.90 : 436,722.53 = 180,512.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,456.90/436,722.53 = 180,512.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,456.90x = 436,722.53 × 180,512.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,456.90x = 78,834,085,323.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,834,085,323.44/316,456.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,114.76

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