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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,772.61, 437,177.57 and 180,827.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,772.61, 437,177.57 and 180,827.00 is: 249,559.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,772.61 : 437,177.57 = 180,827.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,772.61/437,177.57 = 180,827.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,772.61x = 437,177.57 × 180,827.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,772.61x = 79,053,505,360.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,053,505,360.37/316,772.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,559.16

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