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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,683.74, 460,480.95 and 180,718.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,683.74, 460,480.95 and 180,718.39 is: 249,389.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,683.74 : 460,480.95 = 180,718.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,683.74/460,480.95 = 180,718.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,683.74x = 460,480.95 × 180,718.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,683.74x = 83,217,375,909.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,217,375,909.67/333,683.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,389.96

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