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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,389.01, 460,073.28 and 180,423.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,389.01, 460,073.28 and 180,423.87 is: 248,983.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,389.01 : 460,073.28 = 180,423.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,389.01/460,073.28 = 180,423.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,389.01x = 460,073.28 × 180,423.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,389.01x = 83,008,201,661.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,008,201,661.19/333,389.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,983.02

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