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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,638.22, 460,420.98 and 180,677.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,638.22, 460,420.98 and 180,677.61 is: 249,335.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,638.22 : 460,420.98 = 180,677.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,638.22/460,420.98 = 180,677.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,638.22x = 460,420.98 × 180,677.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,638.22x = 83,187,762,260.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,187,762,260.26/333,638.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,335.23

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