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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,727.32, 460,543.85 and 180,765.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,727.32, 460,543.85 and 180,765.05 is: 249,455.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,727.32 : 460,543.85 = 180,765.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,727.32/460,543.85 = 180,765.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,727.32x = 460,543.85 × 180,765.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,727.32x = 83,250,232,072.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,250,232,072.44/333,727.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,455.85

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