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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,897.52, 460,778.97 and 180,934.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,897.52, 460,778.97 and 180,934.37 is: 249,689.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,897.52 : 460,778.97 = 180,934.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,897.52/460,778.97 = 180,934.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,897.52x = 460,778.97 × 180,934.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,897.52x = 83,370,754,662.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,370,754,662.11/333,897.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,689.65

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