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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,125.04, 456,952.48 and 180,223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,125.04, 456,952.48 and 180,223.12 is: 248,707.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,125.04 : 456,952.48 = 180,223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,125.04/456,952.48 = 180,223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,125.04x = 456,952.48 × 180,223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,125.04x = 82,353,401,637.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,353,401,637.34/331,125.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,707.86

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