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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,679.84, 437,009.60 and 180,711.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,679.84, 437,009.60 and 180,711.28 is: 249,376.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,679.84 : 437,009.60 = 180,711.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,679.84/437,009.60 = 180,711.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,679.84x = 437,009.60 × 180,711.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,679.84x = 78,972,564,188.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,972,564,188.29/316,679.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,376.67

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