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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,178.49, 459,790.08 and 180,219.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,178.49, 459,790.08 and 180,219.71 is: 248,705.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,178.49 : 459,790.08 = 180,219.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,178.49/459,790.08 = 180,219.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,178.49x = 459,790.08 × 180,219.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,178.49x = 82,863,234,878.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,863,234,878.48/333,178.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,705.24

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