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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,036.12, 459,588.87 and 180,073.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,036.12, 459,588.87 and 180,073.23 is: 248,500.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,036.12 : 459,588.87 = 180,073.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,036.12/459,588.87 = 180,073.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,036.12x = 459,588.87 × 180,073.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,036.12x = 82,759,652,292.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,759,652,292.95/333,036.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,500.53

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