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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,383.78, 460,071.08 and 180,422

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,383.78, 460,071.08 and 180,422 is: 248,983.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,383.78 : 460,071.08 = 180,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,383.78/460,071.08 = 180,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,383.78x = 460,071.08 × 180,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,383.78x = 83,006,944,395.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,006,944,395.76/333,383.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,983.15

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