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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,233.24, 457,101.85 and 180,330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,233.24, 457,101.85 and 180,330.24 is: 248,855.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,233.24 : 457,101.85 = 180,330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,233.24/457,101.85 = 180,330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,233.24x = 457,101.85 × 180,330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,233.24x = 82,429,286,314.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,429,286,314.94/331,233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,855.72

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