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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,234.66, 457,103.88 and 180,331.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,234.66, 457,103.88 and 180,331.66 is: 248,857.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,234.66 : 457,103.88 = 180,331.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,234.66/457,103.88 = 180,331.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,234.66x = 457,103.88 × 180,331.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,234.66x = 82,430,301,472.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,430,301,472.84/331,234.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,857.72

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