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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,381.16, 460,062.72 and 180,416.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,381.16, 460,062.72 and 180,416.08 is: 248,972.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,381.16 : 460,062.72 = 180,416.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,381.16/460,062.72 = 180,416.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,381.16x = 460,062.72 × 180,416.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,381.16x = 83,002,712,496.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,002,712,496.54/333,381.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,972.41

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