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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,195.50, 457,049.88 and 180,292.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,195.50, 457,049.88 and 180,292.50 is: 248,803.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,195.50 : 457,049.88 = 180,292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,195.50/457,049.88 = 180,292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,195.50x = 457,049.88 × 180,292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,195.50x = 82,402,665,489.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,402,665,489.90/331,195.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,803.70

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