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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,618.23, 460,394.08 and 180,658.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,618.23, 460,394.08 and 180,658.22 is: 249,308.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,618.23 : 460,394.08 = 180,658.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,618.23/460,394.08 = 180,658.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,618.23x = 460,394.08 × 180,658.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,618.23x = 83,173,972,237.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,173,972,237.72/333,618.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,308.84

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