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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,457.52, 436,723.40 and 180,513.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,457.52, 436,723.40 and 180,513.60 is: 249,115.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,457.52 : 436,723.40 = 180,513.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,457.52/436,723.40 = 180,513.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,457.52x = 436,723.40 × 180,513.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,457.52x = 78,834,513,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,834,513,138.24/316,457.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,115.63

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