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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,690.18, 437,039.53 and 180,721.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,690.18, 437,039.53 and 180,721.42 is: 249,399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,690.18 : 437,039.53 = 180,721.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,690.18/437,039.53 = 180,721.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,690.18x = 437,039.53 × 180,721.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,690.18x = 78,982,402,913.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,982,402,913.33/316,690.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,399.60

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