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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,808.19, 437,207.36 and 180,864.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,808.19, 437,207.36 and 180,864.27 is: 249,599.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,808.19 : 437,207.36 = 180,864.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,808.19/437,207.36 = 180,864.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,808.19x = 437,207.36 × 180,864.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,808.19x = 79,075,189,100.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,075,189,100.71/316,808.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,599.57

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