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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,543.40, 436,789.22 and 180,569.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,543.40, 436,789.22 and 180,569.24 is: 249,162.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,543.40 : 436,789.22 = 180,569.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,543.40/436,789.22 = 180,569.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,543.40x = 436,789.22 × 180,569.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,543.40x = 78,870,694,408.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,870,694,408.80/316,543.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,162.34

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