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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,017.11, 459,562.68 and 180,054.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,017.11, 459,562.68 and 180,054.23 is: 248,474.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,017.11 : 459,562.68 = 180,054.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,017.11/459,562.68 = 180,054.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,017.11x = 459,562.68 × 180,054.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,017.11x = 82,746,204,504.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,746,204,504.91/333,017.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,474.33

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