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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,388.51, 457,316.16 and 180,485.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,388.51, 457,316.16 and 180,485.51 is: 249,070.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,388.51 : 457,316.16 = 180,485.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,388.51/457,316.16 = 180,485.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,388.51x = 457,316.16 × 180,485.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,388.51x = 82,538,940,368.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,538,940,368.84/331,388.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,070.01

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