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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,496.36, 460,222.25 and 180,531.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,496.36, 460,222.25 and 180,531.44 is: 249,131.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,496.36 : 460,222.25 = 180,531.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,496.36/460,222.25 = 180,531.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,496.36x = 460,222.25 × 180,531.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,496.36x = 83,084,585,512.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,084,585,512.54/333,496.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,131.91

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