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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,769.56, 457,839.66 and 180,867.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,769.56, 457,839.66 and 180,867.64 is: 249,596.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,769.56 : 457,839.66 = 180,867.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,769.56/457,839.66 = 180,867.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,769.56x = 457,839.66 × 180,867.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,769.56x = 82,808,378,802.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,808,378,802.60/331,769.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,596.07

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