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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,467.56, 457,422.86 and 180,564.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,467.56, 457,422.86 and 180,564.60 is: 249,177.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,467.56 : 457,422.86 = 180,564.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,467.56/457,422.86 = 180,564.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,467.56x = 457,422.86 × 180,564.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,467.56x = 82,594,375,746.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,594,375,746.76/331,467.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,177.86

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