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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,322.90, 457,229.49 and 180,419.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,322.90, 457,229.49 and 180,419.90 is: 248,981.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,322.90 : 457,229.49 = 180,419.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,322.90/457,229.49 = 180,419.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,322.90x = 457,229.49 × 180,419.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,322.90x = 82,493,298,862.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,493,298,862.85/331,322.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,981.58

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