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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,492.77, 436,727.53 and 180,516.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,492.77, 436,727.53 and 180,516.45 is: 249,094.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,492.77 : 436,727.53 = 180,516.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,492.77/436,727.53 = 180,516.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,492.77x = 436,727.53 × 180,516.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,492.77x = 78,836,503,332.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,836,503,332.87/316,492.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,094.17

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