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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,524.24, 460,262.88 and 180,562.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,524.24, 460,262.88 and 180,562.38 is: 249,175.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,524.24 : 460,262.88 = 180,562.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,524.24/460,262.88 = 180,562.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,524.24x = 460,262.88 × 180,562.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,524.24x = 83,106,161,038.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,106,161,038.45/333,524.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,175.77

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