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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,726.08, 457,787.52 and 180,829.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,726.08, 457,787.52 and 180,829.44 is: 249,547.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,726.08 : 457,787.52 = 180,829.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,726.08/457,787.52 = 180,829.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,726.08x = 457,787.52 × 180,829.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,726.08x = 82,781,460,880.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,781,460,880.59/331,726.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,547.64

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