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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,533.32, 460,276.74 and 180,573.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,533.32, 460,276.74 and 180,573.12 is: 249,191.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,533.32 : 460,276.74 = 180,573.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,533.32/460,276.74 = 180,573.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,533.32x = 460,276.74 × 180,573.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,533.32x = 83,113,607,005.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,113,607,005.23/333,533.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,191.32

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