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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,813.94, 437,215.29 and 180,870.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,813.94, 437,215.29 and 180,870.02 is: 249,607.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,813.94 : 437,215.29 = 180,870.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,813.94/437,215.29 = 180,870.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,813.94x = 437,215.29 × 180,870.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,813.94x = 79,079,138,246.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,079,138,246.61/316,813.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,607.51

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