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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,697.71, 439,703.55 and 180,853.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,697.71, 439,703.55 and 180,853.80 is: 249,521.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,697.71 : 439,703.55 = 180,853.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,697.71/439,703.55 = 180,853.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,697.71x = 439,703.55 × 180,853.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,697.71x = 79,522,057,890.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,522,057,890.99/318,697.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,521.90

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