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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,831.74, 437,211.09 and 180,860.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,831.74, 437,211.09 and 180,860.28 is: 249,577.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,831.74 : 437,211.09 = 180,860.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,831.74/437,211.09 = 180,860.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,831.74x = 437,211.09 × 180,860.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,831.74x = 79,074,120,156.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,074,120,156.51/316,831.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,577.65

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