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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,382.90, 460,069.88 and 180,421.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,382.90, 460,069.88 and 180,421.12 is: 248,981.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,382.90 : 460,069.88 = 180,421.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,382.90/460,069.88 = 180,421.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,382.90x = 460,069.88 × 180,421.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,382.90x = 83,006,323,027.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,006,323,027.87/333,382.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,981.95

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