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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,126.04, 456,953.86 and 180,224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,126.04, 456,953.86 and 180,224.12 is: 248,709.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,126.04 : 456,953.86 = 180,224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,126.04/456,953.86 = 180,224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,126.04x = 456,953.86 × 180,224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,126.04x = 82,354,107,299.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,354,107,299.10/331,126.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,709.24

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