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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,559.26, 436,893.51 and 180,562.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,559.26, 436,893.51 and 180,562.06 is: 249,199.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,559.26 : 436,893.51 = 180,562.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,559.26/436,893.51 = 180,562.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,559.26x = 436,893.51 × 180,562.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,559.26x = 78,886,392,166.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,886,392,166.23/316,559.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,199.45

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