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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,811.94, 437,212.53 and 180,868.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,811.94, 437,212.53 and 180,868.02 is: 249,604.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,811.94 : 437,212.53 = 180,868.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,811.94/437,212.53 = 180,868.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,811.94x = 437,212.53 × 180,868.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,811.94x = 79,077,764,620.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,077,764,620.29/316,811.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,604.75

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