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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,362.99, 460,039.16 and 180,401.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,362.99, 460,039.16 and 180,401.09 is: 248,952.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,362.99 : 460,039.16 = 180,401.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,362.99/460,039.16 = 180,401.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,362.99x = 460,039.16 × 180,401.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,362.99x = 82,991,562,704.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,991,562,704.48/333,362.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,952.54

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