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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,344.99, 460,012.59 and 180,379.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,344.99, 460,012.59 and 180,379.85 is: 248,922.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,344.99 : 460,012.59 = 180,379.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,344.99/460,012.59 = 180,379.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,344.99x = 460,012.59 × 180,379.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,344.99x = 82,976,999,682.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,976,999,682.25/333,344.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,922.29

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