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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,842.28, 457,942.80 and 180,939.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,842.28, 457,942.80 and 180,939.28 is: 249,696.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,842.28 : 457,942.80 = 180,939.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,842.28/457,942.80 = 180,939.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,842.28x = 457,942.80 × 180,939.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,842.28x = 82,859,840,513.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,859,840,513.18/331,842.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,696.45

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