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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,346.72, 460,015.20 and 180,381.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,346.72, 460,015.20 and 180,381.52 is: 248,924.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,346.72 : 460,015.20 = 180,381.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,346.72/460,015.20 = 180,381.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,346.72x = 460,015.20 × 180,381.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,346.72x = 82,978,240,999.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,978,240,999.10/333,346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,924.73

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