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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,380.51, 457,305.12 and 180,477.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,380.51, 457,305.12 and 180,477.51 is: 249,058.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,380.51 : 457,305.12 = 180,477.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,380.51/457,305.12 = 180,477.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,380.51x = 457,305.12 × 180,477.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,380.51x = 82,533,289,367.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,533,289,367.85/331,380.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,058.97

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