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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,176.72, 459,783.87 and 180,214.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,176.72, 459,783.87 and 180,214.90 is: 248,696.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,176.72 : 459,783.87 = 180,214.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,176.72/459,783.87 = 180,214.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,176.72x = 459,783.87 × 180,214.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,176.72x = 82,859,905,066.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,859,905,066.30/333,176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,696.56

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