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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,636.72, 460,416.38 and 180,671.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,636.72, 460,416.38 and 180,671.41 is: 249,325.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,636.72 : 460,416.38 = 180,671.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,636.72/460,416.38 = 180,671.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,636.72x = 460,416.38 × 180,671.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,636.72x = 83,184,076,561.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,184,076,561.70/333,636.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,325.30

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