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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,562, 460,315.76 and 180,601.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,562, 460,315.76 and 180,601.52 is: 249,230.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,562 : 460,315.76 = 180,601.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,562/460,315.76 = 180,601.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,562x = 460,315.76 × 180,601.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,562x = 83,133,725,935.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,133,725,935.96/333,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,230.21

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