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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,833.32, 437,213.25 and 180,861.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,833.32, 437,213.25 and 180,861.86 is: 249,579.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,833.32 : 437,213.25 = 180,861.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,833.32/437,213.25 = 180,861.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,833.32x = 437,213.25 × 180,861.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,833.32x = 79,075,199,425.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,075,199,425.58/316,833.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,579.81

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