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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,134.28, 459,725.31 and 180,172.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,134.28, 459,725.31 and 180,172.49 is: 248,638.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,134.28 : 459,725.31 = 180,172.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,134.28/459,725.31 = 180,172.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,134.28x = 459,725.31 × 180,172.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,134.28x = 82,829,851,520.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,829,851,520.10/333,134.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,638.03

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