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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330,992, 456,778.68 and 180,098.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330,992, 456,778.68 and 180,098.72 is: 248,541.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330,992 : 456,778.68 = 180,098.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330,992/456,778.68 = 180,098.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330,992x = 456,778.68 × 180,098.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330,992x = 82,265,255,591.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,265,255,591.29/330,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,541.52

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