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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,558.88, 457,551.32 and 180,655.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,558.88, 457,551.32 and 180,655.88 is: 249,305.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,558.88 : 457,551.32 = 180,655.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,558.88/457,551.32 = 180,655.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,558.88x = 457,551.32 × 180,655.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,558.88x = 82,659,333,168.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,659,333,168.73/331,558.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,305.14

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