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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,636.86, 436,983.84 and 180,639.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,636.86, 436,983.84 and 180,639.48 is: 249,296.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,636.86 : 436,983.84 = 180,639.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,636.86/436,983.84 = 180,639.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,636.86x = 436,983.84 × 180,639.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,636.86x = 78,936,533,626.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,936,533,626.00/316,636.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,296.73

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