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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,862.29, 457,969.82 and 180,959.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,862.29, 457,969.82 and 180,959.29 is: 249,723.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,862.29 : 457,969.82 = 180,959.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,862.29/457,969.82 = 180,959.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,862.29x = 457,969.82 × 180,959.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,862.29x = 82,873,891,418.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,873,891,418.91/331,862.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,723.74

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