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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,132.04, 456,962.14 and 180,230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,132.04, 456,962.14 and 180,230.12 is: 248,717.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,132.04 : 456,962.14 = 180,230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,132.04/456,962.14 = 180,230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,132.04x = 456,962.14 × 180,230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,132.04x = 82,358,341,327.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,358,341,327.66/331,132.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,717.52

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