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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,825.77, 437,202.85 and 180,854.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,825.77, 437,202.85 and 180,854.31 is: 249,569.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,825.77 : 437,202.85 = 180,854.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,825.77/437,202.85 = 180,854.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,825.77x = 437,202.85 × 180,854.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,825.77x = 79,070,021,293.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,070,021,293.26/316,825.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,569.41

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