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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,431.44, 460,135.35 and 180,469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,431.44, 460,135.35 and 180,469.60 is: 249,048.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,431.44 : 460,135.35 = 180,469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,431.44/460,135.35 = 180,469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,431.44x = 460,135.35 × 180,469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,431.44x = 83,040,443,710.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,040,443,710.70/333,431.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,048.03

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