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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,511.16, 436,774.44 and 180,589.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,511.16, 436,774.44 and 180,589.08 is: 249,206.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,511.16 : 436,774.44 = 180,589.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,511.16/436,774.44 = 180,589.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,511.16x = 436,774.44 × 180,589.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,511.16x = 78,876,694,287.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,876,694,287.12/316,511.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,206.68

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