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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,371.97, 457,293.32 and 180,468.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,371.97, 457,293.32 and 180,468.97 is: 249,047.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,371.97 : 457,293.32 = 180,468.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,371.97/457,293.32 = 180,468.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,371.97x = 457,293.32 × 180,468.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,371.97x = 82,527,251,259.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,527,251,259.47/331,371.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,047.17

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