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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,098.46, 456,917.92 and 180,197.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,098.46, 456,917.92 and 180,197.02 is: 248,673.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,098.46 : 456,917.92 = 180,197.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,098.46/456,917.92 = 180,197.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,098.46x = 456,917.92 × 180,197.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,098.46x = 82,335,247,568.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,335,247,568.60/331,098.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,673.00

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