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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,243.62, 457,116.26 and 180,340.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,243.62, 457,116.26 and 180,340.62 is: 248,870.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,243.62 : 457,116.26 = 180,340.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,243.62/457,116.26 = 180,340.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,243.62x = 457,116.26 × 180,340.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,243.62x = 82,436,628,477.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,436,628,477.15/331,243.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,870.09

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