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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,359.90, 457,273.26 and 180,456.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,359.90, 457,273.26 and 180,456.90 is: 249,028.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,359.90 : 457,273.26 = 180,456.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,359.90/457,273.26 = 180,456.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,359.90x = 457,273.26 × 180,456.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,359.90x = 82,518,114,952.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,518,114,952.49/331,359.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,028.67

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