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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,582.32, 436,925.28 and 180,585.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,582.32, 436,925.28 and 180,585.12 is: 249,231.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,582.32 : 436,925.28 = 180,585.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,582.32/436,925.28 = 180,585.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,582.32x = 436,925.28 × 180,585.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,582.32x = 78,902,204,119.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,902,204,119.83/316,582.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,231.24

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