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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,591.16, 460,356.67 and 180,631.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,591.16, 460,356.67 and 180,631.16 is: 249,271.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,591.16 : 460,356.67 = 180,631.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,591.16/460,356.67 = 180,631.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,591.16x = 460,356.67 × 180,631.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,591.16x = 83,154,760,539.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,154,760,539.64/333,591.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,271.48

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