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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,430.79, 460,133.18 and 180,471.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,430.79, 460,133.18 and 180,471.58 is: 249,050.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,430.79 : 460,133.18 = 180,471.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,430.79/460,133.18 = 180,471.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,430.79x = 460,133.18 × 180,471.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,430.79x = 83,040,963,077.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,040,963,077.87/333,430.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,050.08

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