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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,231.24, 457,099.09 and 180,328.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,231.24, 457,099.09 and 180,328.24 is: 248,852.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,231.24 : 457,099.09 = 180,328.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,231.24/457,099.09 = 180,328.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,231.24x = 457,099.09 × 180,328.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,231.24x = 82,427,874,405.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,427,874,405.30/331,231.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,852.96

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