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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,220.50, 457,084.38 and 180,317.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,220.50, 457,084.38 and 180,317.50 is: 248,838.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,220.50 : 457,084.38 = 180,317.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,220.50/457,084.38 = 180,317.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,220.50x = 457,084.38 × 180,317.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,220.50x = 82,420,312,690.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,420,312,690.65/331,220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,838.20

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