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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,904.54, 460,789.68 and 180,943.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,904.54, 460,789.68 and 180,943.06 is: 249,702.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,904.54 : 460,789.68 = 180,943.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,904.54/460,789.68 = 180,943.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,904.54x = 460,789.68 × 180,943.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,904.54x = 83,376,694,715.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,376,694,715.62/333,904.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,702.19

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