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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,809.82, 460,655.64 and 180,851.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,809.82, 460,655.64 and 180,851.03 is: 249,573.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,809.82 : 460,655.64 = 180,851.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,809.82/460,655.64 = 180,851.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,809.82x = 460,655.64 × 180,851.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,809.82x = 83,310,044,666.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,310,044,666.03/333,809.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,573.38

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