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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,230.24, 457,097.72 and 180,327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,230.24, 457,097.72 and 180,327.24 is: 248,851.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,230.24 : 457,097.72 = 180,327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,230.24/457,097.72 = 180,327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,230.24x = 457,097.72 × 180,327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,230.24x = 82,427,169,356.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,427,169,356.26/331,230.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,851.58

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