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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,555.08, 457,546.08 and 180,652.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,555.08, 457,546.08 and 180,652.08 is: 249,299.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,555.08 : 457,546.08 = 180,652.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,555.08/457,546.08 = 180,652.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,555.08x = 457,546.08 × 180,652.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,555.08x = 82,656,651,047.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,656,651,047.85/331,555.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,299.91

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