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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,347.27, 460,015.70 and 180,382.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,347.27, 460,015.70 and 180,382.10 is: 248,925.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,347.27 : 460,015.70 = 180,382.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,347.27/460,015.70 = 180,382.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,347.27x = 460,015.70 × 180,382.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,347.27x = 82,978,594,796.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,978,594,796.98/333,347.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,925.38

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