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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,435.34, 460,140.72 and 180,473.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,435.34, 460,140.72 and 180,473.49 is: 249,053.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,435.34 : 460,140.72 = 180,473.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,435.34/460,140.72 = 180,473.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,435.34x = 460,140.72 × 180,473.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,435.34x = 83,043,198,426.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,043,198,426.44/333,435.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,053.38

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