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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,969.75, 460,879.34 and 181,010.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,969.75, 460,879.34 and 181,010.43 is: 249,794.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,969.75 : 460,879.34 = 181,010.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,969.75/460,879.34 = 181,010.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,969.75x = 460,879.34 × 181,010.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,969.75x = 83,423,966,606.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,423,966,606.46/333,969.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,794.98

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