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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,854.02, 437,276.04 and 180,931.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,854.02, 437,276.04 and 180,931.62 is: 249,695.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,854.02 : 437,276.04 = 180,931.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,854.02/437,276.04 = 180,931.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,854.02x = 437,276.04 × 180,931.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,854.02x = 79,117,062,304.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,117,062,304.38/316,854.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,695.62

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