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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,823.72, 457,910.88 and 180,920.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,823.72, 457,910.88 and 180,920.72 is: 249,667.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,823.72 : 457,910.88 = 180,920.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,823.72/457,910.88 = 180,920.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,823.72x = 457,910.88 × 180,920.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,823.72x = 82,845,566,105.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,845,566,105.43/331,823.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,667.40

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