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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,754.60, 437,128.40 and 180,785.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,754.60, 437,128.40 and 180,785.84 is: 249,488.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,754.60 : 437,128.40 = 180,785.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,754.60/437,128.40 = 180,785.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,754.60x = 437,128.40 × 180,785.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,754.60x = 79,026,624,981.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,026,624,981.86/316,754.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,488.48

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