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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,385.12, 460,067.88 and 180,419.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,385.12, 460,067.88 and 180,419.95 is: 248,977.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,385.12 : 460,067.88 = 180,419.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,385.12/460,067.88 = 180,419.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,385.12x = 460,067.88 × 180,419.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,385.12x = 83,005,423,906.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,005,423,906.21/333,385.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,977.59

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