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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,544.43, 460,291.61 and 180,582.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,544.43, 460,291.61 and 180,582.73 is: 249,204.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,544.43 : 460,291.61 = 180,582.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,544.43/460,291.61 = 180,582.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,544.43x = 460,291.61 × 180,582.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,544.43x = 83,120,715,981.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,120,715,981.35/333,544.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,204.33

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