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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,566.76, 436,903.89 and 180,569.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,566.76, 436,903.89 and 180,569.56 is: 249,209.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,566.76 : 436,903.89 = 180,569.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,566.76/436,903.89 = 180,569.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,566.76x = 436,903.89 × 180,569.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,566.76x = 78,891,543,179.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,891,543,179.59/316,566.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,209.81

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