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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,179.69, 459,788.02 and 180,217.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,179.69, 459,788.02 and 180,217.81 is: 248,700.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,179.69 : 459,788.02 = 180,217.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,179.69/459,788.02 = 180,217.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,179.69x = 459,788.02 × 180,217.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,179.69x = 82,861,992,099.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,861,992,099.86/333,179.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,700.61

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