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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,189.52, 459,800.16 and 180,227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,189.52, 459,800.16 and 180,227.80 is: 248,713.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,189.52 : 459,800.16 = 180,227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,189.52/459,800.16 = 180,227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,189.52x = 459,800.16 × 180,227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,189.52x = 82,868,771,276.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,868,771,276.45/333,189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,713.62

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