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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,185.76, 439,087.11 and 180,377.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,185.76, 439,087.11 and 180,377.47 is: 248,915.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,185.76 : 439,087.11 = 180,377.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,185.76/439,087.11 = 180,377.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,185.76x = 439,087.11 × 180,377.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,185.76x = 79,201,422,011.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,201,422,011.41/318,185.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,915.67

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