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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,853.16, 460,716.62 and 180,895.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,853.16, 460,716.62 and 180,895.52 is: 249,635.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,853.16 : 460,716.62 = 180,895.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,853.16/460,716.62 = 180,895.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,853.16x = 460,716.62 × 180,895.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,853.16x = 83,341,572,547.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,341,572,547.54/333,853.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,635.42

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