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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,121.46, 459,709.02 and 180,159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,121.46, 459,709.02 and 180,159.68 is: 248,621.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,121.46 : 459,709.02 = 180,159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,121.46/459,709.02 = 180,159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,121.46x = 459,709.02 × 180,159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,121.46x = 82,821,027,637.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,821,027,637.77/333,121.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,621.12

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