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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,707.13, 437,064.35 and 178,875.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,707.13, 437,064.35 and 178,875.01 is: 246,852.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,707.13 : 437,064.35 = 178,875.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,707.13/437,064.35 = 178,875.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,707.13x = 437,064.35 × 178,875.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,707.13x = 78,179,889,976.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,179,889,976.89/316,707.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,852.32

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