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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,177.72, 459,785.25 and 180,215.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,177.72, 459,785.25 and 180,215.90 is: 248,697.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,177.72 : 459,785.25 = 180,215.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,177.72/459,785.25 = 180,215.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,177.72x = 459,785.25 × 180,215.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,177.72x = 82,860,612,635.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,860,612,635.48/333,177.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,697.94

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