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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,381.28, 460,067.63 and 180,419.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,381.28, 460,067.63 and 180,419.49 is: 248,979.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,381.28 : 460,067.63 = 180,419.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,381.28/460,067.63 = 180,419.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,381.28x = 460,067.63 × 180,419.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,381.28x = 83,005,167,170.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,005,167,170.11/333,381.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,979.69

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