Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,337, 457,249.92 and 180,434
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 331,337, 457,249.92 and 180,434 is: 249,001.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,337 : 457,249.92 = 180,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,337/457,249.92 = 180,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,337x = 457,249.92 × 180,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,337x = 82,503,432,065.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,503,432,065.28/331,337 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 249,001.57
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