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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,179.49, 459,791.46 and 180,220.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,179.49, 459,791.46 and 180,220.71 is: 248,706.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,179.49 : 459,791.46 = 180,220.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,179.49/459,791.46 = 180,220.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,179.49x = 459,791.46 × 180,220.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,179.49x = 82,863,943,373.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,863,943,373.14/333,179.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,706.62

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