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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,855.24, 460,719.54 and 180,897.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,855.24, 460,719.54 and 180,897.21 is: 249,637.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,855.24 : 460,719.54 = 180,897.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,855.24/460,719.54 = 180,897.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,855.24x = 460,719.54 × 180,897.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,855.24x = 83,342,879,378.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,342,879,378.48/333,855.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,637.78

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