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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,481.89, 460,205.25 and 180,519.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,481.89, 460,205.25 and 180,519.60 is: 249,117.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,481.89 : 460,205.25 = 180,519.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,481.89/460,205.25 = 180,519.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,481.89x = 460,205.25 × 180,519.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,481.89x = 83,076,067,647.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,076,067,647.90/333,481.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,117.18

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