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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,341.54, 460,012.53 and 180,379.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,341.54, 460,012.53 and 180,379.72 is: 248,924.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,341.54 : 460,012.53 = 180,379.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,341.54/460,012.53 = 180,379.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,341.54x = 460,012.53 × 180,379.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,341.54x = 82,976,932,609.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,976,932,609.33/333,341.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,924.67

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