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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,724.16, 457,793.28 and 180,829.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,724.16, 457,793.28 and 180,829.44 is: 249,552.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,724.16 : 457,793.28 = 180,829.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,724.16/457,793.28 = 180,829.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,724.16x = 457,793.28 × 180,829.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,724.16x = 82,782,502,458.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,782,502,458.16/331,724.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,552.23

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