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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,684.66, 460,486.22 and 180,724.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,684.66, 460,486.22 and 180,724.67 is: 249,400.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,684.66 : 460,486.22 = 180,724.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,684.66/460,486.22 = 180,724.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,684.66x = 460,486.22 × 180,724.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,684.66x = 83,221,218,669.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,221,218,669.82/333,684.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,400.79

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