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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,835.94, 460,688.64 and 180,869.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,835.94, 460,688.64 and 180,869.88 is: 249,597.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,835.94 : 460,688.64 = 180,869.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,835.94/460,688.64 = 180,869.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,835.94x = 460,688.64 × 180,869.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,835.94x = 83,324,699,034.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,324,699,034.16/333,835.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,597.75

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