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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,719.12, 457,772.40 and 180,816.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,719.12, 457,772.40 and 180,816.12 is: 249,526.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,719.12 : 457,772.40 = 180,816.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,719.12/457,772.40 = 180,816.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,719.12x = 457,772.40 × 180,816.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,719.12x = 82,772,629,211.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,772,629,211.09/331,719.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,526.25

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