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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,628.58, 457,647.84 and 180,725.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,628.58, 457,647.84 and 180,725.58 is: 249,401.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,628.58 : 457,647.84 = 180,725.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,628.58/457,647.84 = 180,725.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,628.58x = 457,647.84 × 180,725.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,628.58x = 82,708,671,319.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,708,671,319.75/331,628.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,401.52

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