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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,385.52, 460,072.08 and 180,423.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,385.52, 460,072.08 and 180,423.76 is: 248,984.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,385.52 : 460,072.08 = 180,423.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,385.52/460,072.08 = 180,423.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,385.52x = 460,072.08 × 180,423.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,385.52x = 83,007,934,544.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,007,934,544.62/333,385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,984.82

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