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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,599, 457,606.68 and 180,696

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,599, 457,606.68 and 180,696 is: 249,360.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,599 : 457,606.68 = 180,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,599/457,606.68 = 180,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,599x = 457,606.68 × 180,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,599x = 82,687,696,649.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,687,696,649.28/331,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,360.51

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