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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,381.51, 460,062.87 and 180,416.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,381.51, 460,062.87 and 180,416.31 is: 248,972.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,381.51 : 460,062.87 = 180,416.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,381.51/460,062.87 = 180,416.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,381.51x = 460,062.87 × 180,416.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,381.51x = 83,002,845,373.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,002,845,373.41/333,381.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,972.55

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