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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,685.14, 460,485.32 and 180,723.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,685.14, 460,485.32 and 180,723.32 is: 249,398.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,685.14 : 460,485.32 = 180,723.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,685.14/460,485.32 = 180,723.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,685.14x = 460,485.32 × 180,723.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,685.14x = 83,220,437,444.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,220,437,444.68/333,685.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,398.09

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