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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,656.70, 457,686.68 and 180,753.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,656.70, 457,686.68 and 180,753.70 is: 249,440.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,656.70 : 457,686.68 = 180,753.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,656.70/457,686.68 = 180,753.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,656.70x = 457,686.68 × 180,753.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,656.70x = 82,728,560,850.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,728,560,850.72/331,656.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,440.34

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