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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,642.97, 460,427.55 and 180,682.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,642.97, 460,427.55 and 180,682.36 is: 249,341.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,642.97 : 460,427.55 = 180,682.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,642.97/460,427.55 = 180,682.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,642.97x = 460,427.55 × 180,682.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,642.97x = 83,191,136,343.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,191,136,343.02/333,642.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,341.79

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