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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,642.99, 460,427.52 and 180,682.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,642.99, 460,427.52 and 180,682.36 is: 249,341.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,642.99 : 460,427.52 = 180,682.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,642.99/460,427.52 = 180,682.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,642.99x = 460,427.52 × 180,682.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,642.99x = 83,191,130,922.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,191,130,922.55/333,642.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,341.76

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