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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,929.20, 460,821.26 and 180,971.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,929.20, 460,821.26 and 180,971.78 is: 249,740.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,929.20 : 460,821.26 = 180,971.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,929.20/460,821.26 = 180,971.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,929.20x = 460,821.26 × 180,971.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,929.20x = 83,395,643,684.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,395,643,684.04/333,929.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,740.49

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