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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,579.11, 457,579.76 and 180,676.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,579.11, 457,579.76 and 180,676.11 is: 249,333.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,579.11 : 457,579.76 = 180,676.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,579.11/457,579.76 = 180,676.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,579.11x = 457,579.76 × 180,676.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,579.11x = 82,673,730,148.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,673,730,148.15/331,579.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,333.35

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