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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,832.24, 437,211.78 and 180,860.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,832.24, 437,211.78 and 180,860.78 is: 249,578.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,832.24 : 437,211.78 = 180,860.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,832.24/437,211.78 = 180,860.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,832.24x = 437,211.78 × 180,860.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,832.24x = 79,074,463,555.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,074,463,555.99/316,832.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,578.34

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