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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,685.84, 437,057.73 and 180,740.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,685.84, 437,057.73 and 180,740.10 is: 249,439.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,685.84 : 437,057.73 = 180,740.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,685.84/437,057.73 = 180,740.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,685.84x = 437,057.73 × 180,740.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,685.84x = 78,993,857,825.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,993,857,825.97/316,685.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,439.18

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