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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,431.74, 460,135.76 and 180,469.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,431.74, 460,135.76 and 180,469.90 is: 249,048.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,431.74 : 460,135.76 = 180,469.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,431.74/460,135.76 = 180,469.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,431.74x = 460,135.76 × 180,469.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,431.74x = 83,040,654,593.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,040,654,593.62/333,431.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,048.44

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