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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,217.92, 457,066.24 and 180,314.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,217.92, 457,066.24 and 180,314.88 is: 248,826.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,217.92 : 457,066.24 = 180,314.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,217.92/457,066.24 = 180,314.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,217.92x = 457,066.24 × 180,314.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,217.92x = 82,415,844,217.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,415,844,217.65/331,217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,826.65

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