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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,229.37, 457,096.52 and 180,326.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,229.37, 457,096.52 and 180,326.37 is: 248,850.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,229.37 : 457,096.52 = 180,326.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,229.37/457,096.52 = 180,326.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,229.37x = 457,096.52 × 180,326.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,229.37x = 82,426,553,454.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,426,553,454.93/331,229.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,850.38

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