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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,848.88, 437,303.32 and 180,888.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,848.88, 437,303.32 and 180,888.48 is: 249,655.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,848.88 : 437,303.32 = 180,888.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,848.88/437,303.32 = 180,888.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,848.88x = 437,303.32 × 180,888.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,848.88x = 79,103,132,853.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,103,132,853.75/316,848.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,655.71

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