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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,145.33, 459,739.11 and 180,183.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,145.33, 459,739.11 and 180,183.67 is: 248,652.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,145.33 : 459,739.11 = 180,183.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,145.33/459,739.11 = 180,183.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,145.33x = 459,739.11 × 180,183.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,145.33x = 82,837,480,082.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,837,480,082.33/333,145.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,652.68

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