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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,577.40, 460,333.36 and 180,612.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,577.40, 460,333.36 and 180,612.96 is: 249,244.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,577.40 : 460,333.36 = 180,612.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,577.40/460,333.36 = 180,612.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,577.40x = 460,333.36 × 180,612.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,577.40x = 83,142,170,736.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,142,170,736.35/333,577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,244.02

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