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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,313.32, 457,217.70 and 180,410.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,313.32, 457,217.70 and 180,410.28 is: 248,969.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,313.32 : 457,217.70 = 180,410.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,313.32/457,217.70 = 180,410.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,313.32x = 457,217.70 × 180,410.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,313.32x = 82,486,773,277.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,486,773,277.96/331,313.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,969.08

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