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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,254.08, 457,131.68 and 180,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,254.08, 457,131.68 and 180,352 is: 248,886.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,254.08 : 457,131.68 = 180,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,254.08/457,131.68 = 180,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,254.08x = 457,131.68 × 180,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,254.08x = 82,444,612,751.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,444,612,751.36/331,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,886.33

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