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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,230.23, 459,856.70 and 180,268.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,230.23, 459,856.70 and 180,268.37 is: 248,769.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,230.23 : 459,856.70 = 180,268.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,230.23/459,856.70 = 180,268.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,230.23x = 459,856.70 × 180,268.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,230.23x = 82,897,619,579.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,897,619,579.58/333,230.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,769.81

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