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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,778.84, 457,854.53 and 180,875.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,778.84, 457,854.53 and 180,875.84 is: 249,608.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,778.84 : 457,854.53 = 180,875.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,778.84/457,854.53 = 180,875.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,778.84x = 457,854.53 × 180,875.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,778.84x = 82,814,819,517.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,814,819,517.90/331,778.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,608.51

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