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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,737.32, 437,104.54 and 180,768.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,737.32, 437,104.54 and 180,768.56 is: 249,464.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,737.32 : 437,104.54 = 180,768.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,737.32/437,104.54 = 180,768.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,737.32x = 437,104.54 × 180,768.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,737.32x = 79,014,758,265.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,014,758,265.26/316,737.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,464.63

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