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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,222.16, 457,094.76 and 180,327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,222.16, 457,094.76 and 180,327.44 is: 248,856.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,222.16 : 457,094.76 = 180,327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,222.16/457,094.76 = 180,327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,222.16x = 457,094.76 × 180,327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,222.16x = 82,426,727,908.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,426,727,908.21/331,222.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,856.32

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