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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,775.12, 437,181.01 and 180,829.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,775.12, 437,181.01 and 180,829.49 is: 249,562.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,775.12 : 437,181.01 = 180,829.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,775.12/437,181.01 = 180,829.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,775.12x = 437,181.01 × 180,829.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,775.12x = 79,055,219,075.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,055,219,075.98/316,775.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,562.59

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