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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,502.92, 460,233.54 and 180,540.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,502.92, 460,233.54 and 180,540.36 is: 249,145.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,502.92 : 460,233.54 = 180,540.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,502.92/460,233.54 = 180,540.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,502.92x = 460,233.54 × 180,540.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,502.92x = 83,090,728,995.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,090,728,995.67/333,502.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,145.43

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