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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,688.03, 460,487.13 and 180,722.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,688.03, 460,487.13 and 180,722.70 is: 249,396.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,688.03 : 460,487.13 = 180,722.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,688.03/460,487.13 = 180,722.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,688.03x = 460,487.13 × 180,722.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,688.03x = 83,220,476,771.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,220,476,771.14/333,688.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,396.05

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