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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,662.21, 457,706.53 and 180,759.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,662.21, 457,706.53 and 180,759.21 is: 249,454.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,662.21 : 457,706.53 = 180,759.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,662.21/457,706.53 = 180,759.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,662.21x = 457,706.53 × 180,759.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,662.21x = 82,734,670,774.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,734,670,774.64/331,662.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,454.62

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