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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,831.50, 437,119.83 and 180,767.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,831.50, 437,119.83 and 180,767.70 is: 249,398.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,831.50 : 437,119.83 = 180,767.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,831.50/437,119.83 = 180,767.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,831.50x = 437,119.83 × 180,767.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,831.50x = 79,017,146,293.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,017,146,293.49/316,831.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,398.01

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