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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,441.74, 460,149.55 and 180,479.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,441.74, 460,149.55 and 180,479.89 is: 249,062.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,441.74 : 460,149.55 = 180,479.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,441.74/460,149.55 = 180,479.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,441.74x = 460,149.55 × 180,479.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,441.74x = 83,047,740,167.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,047,740,167.55/333,441.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,062.22

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