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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,590.64, 436,918.08 and 180,627.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,590.64, 436,918.08 and 180,627.58 is: 249,279.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,590.64 : 436,918.08 = 180,627.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,590.64/436,918.08 = 180,627.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,590.64x = 436,918.08 × 180,627.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,590.64x = 78,919,455,448.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,919,455,448.65/316,590.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,279.18

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