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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,960.17, 460,866.62 and 180,998.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,960.17, 460,866.62 and 180,998.31 is: 249,778.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,960.17 : 460,866.62 = 180,998.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,960.17/460,866.62 = 180,998.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,960.17x = 460,866.62 × 180,998.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,960.17x = 83,416,078,450.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,416,078,450.42/333,960.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,778.53

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