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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,558.31, 460,309.86 and 180,596.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,558.31, 460,309.86 and 180,596.48 is: 249,222.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,558.31 : 460,309.86 = 180,596.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,558.31/460,309.86 = 180,596.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,558.31x = 460,309.86 × 180,596.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,558.31x = 83,130,339,522.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,130,339,522.31/333,558.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,222.81

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