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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,555.18, 460,306.34 and 180,593.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,555.18, 460,306.34 and 180,593.40 is: 249,219.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,555.18 : 460,306.34 = 180,593.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,555.18/460,306.34 = 180,593.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,555.18x = 460,306.34 × 180,593.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,555.18x = 83,128,286,982.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,128,286,982.16/333,555.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,219.00

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