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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,897.11, 458,017.36 and 180,994.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,897.11, 458,017.36 and 180,994.11 is: 249,771.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,897.11 : 458,017.36 = 180,994.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,897.11/458,017.36 = 180,994.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,897.11x = 458,017.36 × 180,994.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,897.11x = 82,898,444,437.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,898,444,437.75/331,897.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,771.52

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