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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,904.59, 460,787.25 and 180,943.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,904.59, 460,787.25 and 180,943.38 is: 249,701.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,904.59 : 460,787.25 = 180,943.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,904.59/460,787.25 = 180,943.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,904.59x = 460,787.25 × 180,943.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,904.59x = 83,376,402,475.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,376,402,475.91/333,904.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,701.28

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