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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,425.70, 460,124.37 and 180,460.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,425.70, 460,124.37 and 180,460.80 is: 249,034.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,425.70 : 460,124.37 = 180,460.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,425.70/460,124.37 = 180,460.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,425.70x = 460,124.37 × 180,460.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,425.70x = 83,034,411,909.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,034,411,909.70/333,425.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,034.23

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