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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,789.15, 437,189.93 and 180,850.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,789.15, 437,189.93 and 180,850.63 is: 249,585.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,789.15 : 437,189.93 = 180,850.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,789.15/437,189.93 = 180,850.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,789.15x = 437,189.93 × 180,850.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,789.15x = 79,066,074,270.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,066,074,270.16/316,789.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,585.80

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