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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,696.24, 437,036.30 and 180,773.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,696.24, 437,036.30 and 180,773.24 is: 249,464.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,696.24 : 437,036.30 = 180,773.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,696.24/437,036.30 = 180,773.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,696.24x = 437,036.30 × 180,773.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,696.24x = 79,004,468,137.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,004,468,137.34/316,696.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,464.50

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