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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,750.08, 457,815.12 and 180,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,750.08, 457,815.12 and 180,847.20 is: 249,569.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,750.08 : 457,815.12 = 180,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,750.08/457,815.12 = 180,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,750.08x = 457,815.12 × 180,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,750.08x = 82,794,582,569.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,794,582,569.66/331,750.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,569.14

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