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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,328.16, 439,163.27 and 180,478.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,328.16, 439,163.27 and 180,478.04 is: 248,986.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,328.16 : 439,163.27 = 180,478.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,328.16/439,163.27 = 180,478.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,328.16x = 439,163.27 × 180,478.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,328.16x = 79,259,326,258.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,259,326,258.47/318,328.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,986.22

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