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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,231.23, 459,858.09 and 180,269.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,231.23, 459,858.09 and 180,269.38 is: 248,771.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,231.23 : 459,858.09 = 180,269.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,231.23/459,858.09 = 180,269.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,231.23x = 459,858.09 × 180,269.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,231.23x = 82,898,329,571.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,898,329,571.65/333,231.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,771.19

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