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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,813.44, 437,214.60 and 180,869.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,813.44, 437,214.60 and 180,869.52 is: 249,606.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,813.44 : 437,214.60 = 180,869.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,813.44/437,214.60 = 180,869.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,813.44x = 437,214.60 × 180,869.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,813.44x = 79,078,794,838.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,078,794,838.99/316,813.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,606.82

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