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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,564.07, 457,558.41 and 180,661.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,564.07, 457,558.41 and 180,661.07 is: 249,312.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,564.07 : 457,558.41 = 180,661.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,564.07/457,558.41 = 180,661.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,564.07x = 457,558.41 × 180,661.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,564.07x = 82,662,989,650.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,662,989,650.31/331,564.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,312.27

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