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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,207.80, 457,063.98 and 180,304.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,207.80, 457,063.98 and 180,304.44 is: 248,818.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,207.80 : 457,063.98 = 180,304.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,207.80/457,063.98 = 180,304.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,207.80x = 457,063.98 × 180,304.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,207.80x = 82,410,664,958.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,410,664,958.07/331,207.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,818.61

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