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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,592.58, 457,598.03 and 180,689.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,592.58, 457,598.03 and 180,689.58 is: 249,351.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,592.58 : 457,598.03 = 180,689.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,592.58/457,598.03 = 180,689.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,592.58x = 457,598.03 × 180,689.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,592.58x = 82,683,194,946.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,683,194,946.08/331,592.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,351.76

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