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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,379.88, 460,063.41 and 180,417.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,379.88, 460,063.41 and 180,417.50 is: 248,975.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,379.88 : 460,063.41 = 180,417.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,379.88/460,063.41 = 180,417.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,379.88x = 460,063.41 × 180,417.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,379.88x = 83,003,490,273.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,003,490,273.68/333,379.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,975.70

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