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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,867.16, 457,976.54 and 180,964.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,867.16, 457,976.54 and 180,964.16 is: 249,730.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,867.16 : 457,976.54 = 180,964.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,867.16/457,976.54 = 180,964.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,867.16x = 457,976.54 × 180,964.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,867.16x = 82,877,341,458.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,877,341,458.16/331,867.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,730.47

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