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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,379.87, 460,060.63 and 180,414.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,379.87, 460,060.63 and 180,414.69 is: 248,970.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,379.87 : 460,060.63 = 180,414.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,379.87/460,060.63 = 180,414.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,379.87x = 460,060.63 × 180,414.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,379.87x = 83,001,695,942.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,001,695,942.65/333,379.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,970.33

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