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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,451.96, 457,405.42 and 180,548.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,451.96, 457,405.42 and 180,548.92 is: 249,158.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,451.96 : 457,405.42 = 180,548.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,451.96/457,405.42 = 180,548.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,451.96x = 457,405.42 × 180,548.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,451.96x = 82,584,054,583.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,584,054,583.15/331,451.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,158.44

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