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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,143.96, 459,737.30 and 180,182.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,143.96, 459,737.30 and 180,182.33 is: 248,650.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,143.96 : 459,737.30 = 180,182.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,143.96/459,737.30 = 180,182.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,143.96x = 459,737.30 × 180,182.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,143.96x = 82,836,537,901.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,836,537,901.91/333,143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,650.88

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