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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,535.86, 460,275.89 and 180,571.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,535.86, 460,275.89 and 180,571.23 is: 249,186.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,535.86 : 460,275.89 = 180,571.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,535.86/460,275.89 = 180,571.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,535.86x = 460,275.89 × 180,571.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,535.86x = 83,112,582,693.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,112,582,693.79/333,535.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,186.35

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