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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,851.25, 437,183.79 and 180,841.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,851.25, 437,183.79 and 180,841.72 is: 249,521.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,851.25 : 437,183.79 = 180,841.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,851.25/437,183.79 = 180,841.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,851.25x = 437,183.79 × 180,841.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,851.25x = 79,061,068,539.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,061,068,539.72/316,851.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,521.09

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