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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,669.10, 436,894.76 and 180,605.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,669.10, 436,894.76 and 180,605.19 is: 249,173.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,669.10 : 436,894.76 = 180,605.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,669.10/436,894.76 = 180,605.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,669.10x = 436,894.76 × 180,605.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,669.10x = 78,905,463,229.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,905,463,229.67/316,669.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,173.24

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