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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,458.96, 457,413.48 and 180,555.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,458.96, 457,413.48 and 180,555.96 is: 249,167.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,458.96 : 457,413.48 = 180,555.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,458.96/457,413.48 = 180,555.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,458.96x = 457,413.48 × 180,555.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,458.96x = 82,588,729,998.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,588,729,998.34/331,458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,167.29

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