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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,174.24, 457,029.36 and 180,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,174.24, 457,029.36 and 180,277.60 is: 248,787.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,174.24 : 457,029.36 = 180,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,174.24/457,029.36 = 180,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,174.24x = 457,029.36 × 180,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,174.24x = 82,392,156,150.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,392,156,150.34/331,174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,787.94

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