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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,630.03, 457,649.90 and 180,727.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,630.03, 457,649.90 and 180,727.03 is: 249,403.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,630.03 : 457,649.90 = 180,727.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,630.03/457,649.90 = 180,727.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,630.03x = 457,649.90 × 180,727.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,630.03x = 82,709,707,552.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,709,707,552.95/331,630.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,403.55

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