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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,558.13, 457,550.28 and 180,655.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,558.13, 457,550.28 and 180,655.13 is: 249,304.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,558.13 : 457,550.28 = 180,655.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,558.13/457,550.28 = 180,655.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,558.13x = 457,550.28 × 180,655.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,558.13x = 82,658,803,027.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,658,803,027.19/331,558.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,304.11

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