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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,510.78, 457,484.93 and 180,607.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,510.78, 457,484.93 and 180,607.78 is: 249,238.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,510.78 : 457,484.93 = 180,607.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,510.78/457,484.93 = 180,607.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,510.78x = 457,484.93 × 180,607.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,510.78x = 82,625,337,590.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,625,337,590.76/331,510.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,238.77

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