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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,563.56, 457,557.72 and 180,660.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,563.56, 457,557.72 and 180,660.56 is: 249,311.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,563.56 : 457,557.72 = 180,660.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,563.56/457,557.72 = 180,660.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,563.56x = 457,557.72 × 180,660.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,563.56x = 82,662,635,410.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,662,635,410.16/331,563.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,311.58

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