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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,757.56, 437,132.50 and 180,788.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,757.56, 437,132.50 and 180,788.84 is: 249,492.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,757.56 : 437,132.50 = 180,788.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,757.56/437,132.50 = 180,788.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,757.56x = 437,132.50 × 180,788.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,757.56x = 79,028,677,601.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,028,677,601.30/316,757.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,492.63

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