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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,454.48, 457,407.96 and 180,548.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,454.48, 457,407.96 and 180,548.24 is: 249,156.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,454.48 : 457,407.96 = 180,548.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,454.48/457,407.96 = 180,548.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,454.48x = 457,407.96 × 180,548.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,454.48x = 82,584,202,139.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,584,202,139.99/331,454.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,156.99

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