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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,263.50, 457,153.38 and 180,370.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,263.50, 457,153.38 and 180,370.22 is: 248,916.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,263.50 : 457,153.38 = 180,370.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,263.50/457,153.38 = 180,370.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,263.50x = 457,153.38 × 180,370.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,263.50x = 82,456,855,724.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,456,855,724.34/331,263.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,916.21

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