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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,663.68, 457,696.32 and 180,760.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,663.68, 457,696.32 and 180,760.68 is: 249,449.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,663.68 : 457,696.32 = 180,760.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,663.68/457,696.32 = 180,760.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,663.68x = 457,696.32 × 180,760.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,663.68x = 82,733,498,036.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,733,498,036.70/331,663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,449.98

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