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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,493.34, 436,811.67 and 180,571.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,493.34, 436,811.67 and 180,571.62 is: 249,217.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,493.34 : 436,811.67 = 180,571.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,493.34/436,811.67 = 180,571.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,493.34x = 436,811.67 × 180,571.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,493.34x = 78,875,790,886.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,875,790,886.81/316,493.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,217.85

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