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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,384.68, 457,315.92 and 180,481.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,384.68, 457,315.92 and 180,481.68 is: 249,067.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,384.68 : 457,315.92 = 180,481.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,384.68/457,315.92 = 180,481.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,384.68x = 457,315.92 × 180,481.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,384.68x = 82,537,145,532.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,537,145,532.35/331,384.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,067.48

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