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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,572.48, 460,329.40 and 180,610.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,572.48, 460,329.40 and 180,610.82 is: 249,242.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,572.48 : 460,329.40 = 180,610.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,572.48/460,329.40 = 180,610.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,572.48x = 460,329.40 × 180,610.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,572.48x = 83,140,470,404.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,140,470,404.11/333,572.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,242.59

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