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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,687.39, 460,488.42 and 180,725.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,687.39, 460,488.42 and 180,725.58 is: 249,401.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,687.39 : 460,488.42 = 180,725.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,687.39/460,488.42 = 180,725.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,687.39x = 460,488.42 × 180,725.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,687.39x = 83,222,036,787.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,222,036,787.78/333,687.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,401.20

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