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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330,972, 456,741.36 and 180,070.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330,972, 456,741.36 and 180,070.08 is: 248,496.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330,972 : 456,741.36 = 180,070.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330,972/456,741.36 = 180,070.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330,972x = 456,741.36 × 180,070.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330,972x = 82,245,453,234.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,245,453,234.51/330,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,496.71

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