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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,545.72, 460,289.68 and 180,579.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,545.72, 460,289.68 and 180,579.85 is: 249,198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,545.72 : 460,289.68 = 180,579.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,545.72/460,289.68 = 180,579.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,545.72x = 460,289.68 × 180,579.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,545.72x = 83,119,039,768.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,119,039,768.77/333,545.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,198.34

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