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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,351.61, 460,026.43 and 180,389.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,351.61, 460,026.43 and 180,389.78 is: 248,938.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,351.61 : 460,026.43 = 180,389.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,351.61/460,026.43 = 180,389.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,351.61x = 460,026.43 × 180,389.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,351.61x = 82,984,065,250.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,984,065,250.39/333,351.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,938.55

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