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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,194.52, 457,051.26 and 180,291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,194.52, 457,051.26 and 180,291.16 is: 248,803.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,194.52 : 457,051.26 = 180,291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,194.52/457,051.26 = 180,291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,194.52x = 457,051.26 × 180,291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,194.52x = 82,402,301,844.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,402,301,844.86/331,194.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,803.34

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