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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,498.83, 460,227.89 and 180,536.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,498.83, 460,227.89 and 180,536.27 is: 249,139.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,498.83 : 460,227.89 = 180,536.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,498.83/460,227.89 = 180,536.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,498.83x = 460,227.89 × 180,536.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,498.83x = 83,087,824,760.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,087,824,760.77/333,498.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,139.78

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