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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,774.12, 437,179.63 and 180,828.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,774.12, 437,179.63 and 180,828.49 is: 249,561.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,774.12 : 437,179.63 = 180,828.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,774.12/437,179.63 = 180,828.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,774.12x = 437,179.63 × 180,828.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,774.12x = 79,054,532,351.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,054,532,351.66/316,774.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,561.21

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