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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,827.59, 437,205.35 and 180,856.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,827.59, 437,205.35 and 180,856.13 is: 249,571.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,827.59 : 437,205.35 = 180,856.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,827.59/437,205.35 = 180,856.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,827.59x = 437,205.35 × 180,856.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,827.59x = 79,071,267,616.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,071,267,616.30/316,827.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,571.91

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