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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,383.16, 460,065.48 and 180,418.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,383.16, 460,065.48 and 180,418.08 is: 248,975.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,383.16 : 460,065.48 = 180,418.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,383.16/460,065.48 = 180,418.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,383.16x = 460,065.48 × 180,418.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,383.16x = 83,004,130,575.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,004,130,575.88/333,383.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,975.17

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