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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,392.30, 457,321.32 and 180,489.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,392.30, 457,321.32 and 180,489.30 is: 249,075.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,392.30 : 457,321.32 = 180,489.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,392.30/457,321.32 = 180,489.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,392.30x = 457,321.32 × 180,489.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,392.30x = 82,541,604,921.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,541,604,921.88/331,392.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,075.20

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