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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,545.70, 460,289.69 and 180,579.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,545.70, 460,289.69 and 180,579.84 is: 249,198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,545.70 : 460,289.69 = 180,579.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,545.70/460,289.69 = 180,579.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,545.70x = 460,289.69 × 180,579.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,545.70x = 83,119,036,622.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,119,036,622.04/333,545.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,198.34

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