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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,700.02, 437,041.60 and 180,777.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,700.02, 437,041.60 and 180,777.06 is: 249,469.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,700.02 : 437,041.60 = 180,777.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,700.02/437,041.60 = 180,777.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,700.02x = 437,041.60 × 180,777.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,700.02x = 79,007,095,545.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,007,095,545.70/316,700.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,469.82

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