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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,800.49, 460,644.09 and 180,842.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,800.49, 460,644.09 and 180,842.54 is: 249,562.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,800.49 : 460,644.09 = 180,842.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,800.49/460,644.09 = 180,842.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,800.49x = 460,644.09 × 180,842.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,800.49x = 83,304,047,271.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,304,047,271.59/333,800.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,562.39

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