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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,182.69, 459,792.16 and 180,220.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,182.69, 459,792.16 and 180,220.81 is: 248,704.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,182.69 : 459,792.16 = 180,220.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,182.69/459,792.16 = 180,220.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,182.69x = 459,792.16 × 180,220.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,182.69x = 82,864,115,506.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,864,115,506.85/333,182.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,704.74

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