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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,772.12, 437,176.87 and 180,826.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,772.12, 437,176.87 and 180,826.49 is: 249,558.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,772.12 : 437,176.87 = 180,826.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,772.12/437,176.87 = 180,826.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,772.12x = 437,176.87 × 180,826.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,772.12x = 79,053,158,911.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,053,158,911.29/316,772.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,558.45

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