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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,526.97, 460,263.92 and 180,561.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,526.97, 460,263.92 and 180,561.12 is: 249,172.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,526.97 : 460,263.92 = 180,561.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,526.97/460,263.92 = 180,561.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,526.97x = 460,263.92 × 180,561.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,526.97x = 83,105,767,277.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,105,767,277.65/333,526.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,172.56

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