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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,739.86, 460,558.29 and 180,774.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,739.86, 460,558.29 and 180,774.51 is: 249,467.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,739.86 : 460,558.29 = 180,774.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,739.86/460,558.29 = 180,774.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,739.86x = 460,558.29 × 180,774.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,739.86x = 83,257,199,201.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,257,199,201.19/333,739.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,467.35

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