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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,660.68, 457,692.18 and 180,757.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,660.68, 457,692.18 and 180,757.68 is: 249,445.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,660.68 : 457,692.18 = 180,757.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,660.68/457,692.18 = 180,757.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,660.68x = 457,692.18 × 180,757.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,660.68x = 82,731,376,610.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,731,376,610.94/331,660.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,445.84

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