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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,635.32, 460,417.99 and 180,673.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,635.32, 460,417.99 and 180,673.58 is: 249,330.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,635.32 : 460,417.99 = 180,673.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,635.32/460,417.99 = 180,673.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,635.32x = 460,417.99 × 180,673.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,635.32x = 83,185,366,549.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,185,366,549.70/333,635.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,330.22

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