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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,232.24, 457,100.47 and 180,329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,232.24, 457,100.47 and 180,329.24 is: 248,854.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,232.24 : 457,100.47 = 180,329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,232.24/457,100.47 = 180,329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,232.24x = 457,100.47 × 180,329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,232.24x = 82,428,580,358.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,428,580,358.74/331,232.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,854.34

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