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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,255.08, 457,133.06 and 180,353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,255.08, 457,133.06 and 180,353 is: 248,887.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,255.08 : 457,133.06 = 180,353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,255.08/457,133.06 = 180,353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,255.08x = 457,133.06 × 180,353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,255.08x = 82,445,318,770.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,445,318,770.18/331,255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,887.71

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