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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,339.28, 460,009.43 and 180,377.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,339.28, 460,009.43 and 180,377.48 is: 248,921.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,339.28 : 460,009.43 = 180,377.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,339.28/460,009.43 = 180,377.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,339.28x = 460,009.43 × 180,377.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,339.28x = 82,975,340,343.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,975,340,343.92/333,339.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,921.58

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