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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,488.16, 436,742.71 and 180,566.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,488.16, 436,742.71 and 180,566.11 is: 249,174.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,488.16 : 436,742.71 = 180,566.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,488.16/436,742.71 = 180,566.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,488.16x = 436,742.71 × 180,566.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,488.16x = 78,860,932,215.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,860,932,215.56/316,488.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,174.98

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