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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,905.59, 460,788.63 and 180,944.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,905.59, 460,788.63 and 180,944.38 is: 249,702.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,905.59 : 460,788.63 = 180,944.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,905.59/460,788.63 = 180,944.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,905.59x = 460,788.63 × 180,944.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,905.59x = 83,377,112,966.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,377,112,966.40/333,905.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,702.66

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