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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,541.06, 460,286.80 and 180,579.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,541.06, 460,286.80 and 180,579.24 is: 249,199.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,541.06 : 460,286.80 = 180,579.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,541.06/460,286.80 = 180,579.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,541.06x = 460,286.80 × 180,579.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,541.06x = 83,118,240,526.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,118,240,526.03/333,541.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,199.43

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