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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,541.54, 460,287.62 and 180,579.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,541.54, 460,287.62 and 180,579.84 is: 249,200.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,541.54 : 460,287.62 = 180,579.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,541.54/460,287.62 = 180,579.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,541.54x = 460,287.62 × 180,579.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,541.54x = 83,118,664,773.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,118,664,773.58/333,541.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,200.34

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