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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,543.42, 436,871.51 and 180,546.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,543.42, 436,871.51 and 180,546.20 is: 249,177.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,543.42 : 436,871.51 = 180,546.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,543.42/436,871.51 = 180,546.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,543.42x = 436,871.51 × 180,546.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,543.42x = 78,875,491,018.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,875,491,018.76/316,543.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,177.48

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