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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,495.34, 436,814.44 and 180,573.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,495.34, 436,814.44 and 180,573.62 is: 249,220.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,495.34 : 436,814.44 = 180,573.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,495.34/436,814.44 = 180,573.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,495.34x = 436,814.44 × 180,573.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,495.34x = 78,877,164,699.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,877,164,699.07/316,495.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,220.62

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