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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,217.65, 457,082.09 and 180,315.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,217.65, 457,082.09 and 180,315.73 is: 248,836.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,217.65 : 457,082.09 = 180,315.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,217.65/457,082.09 = 180,315.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,217.65x = 457,082.09 × 180,315.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,217.65x = 82,419,090,728.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,419,090,728.28/331,217.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,836.65

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