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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,495.36, 460,220.87 and 180,530.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,495.36, 460,220.87 and 180,530.44 is: 249,130.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,495.36 : 460,220.87 = 180,530.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,495.36/460,220.87 = 180,530.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,495.36x = 460,220.87 × 180,530.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,495.36x = 83,083,875,459.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,083,875,459.06/333,495.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,130.53

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