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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,458.78, 436,725.12 and 180,514.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,458.78, 436,725.12 and 180,514.86 is: 249,117.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,458.78 : 436,725.12 = 180,514.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,458.78/436,725.12 = 180,514.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,458.78x = 436,725.12 × 180,514.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,458.78x = 78,835,373,895.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,835,373,895.28/316,458.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,117.35

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