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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,235.80, 459,863.33 and 180,273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,235.80, 459,863.33 and 180,273.38 is: 248,776.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,235.80 : 459,863.33 = 180,273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,235.80/459,863.33 = 180,273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,235.80x = 459,863.33 × 180,273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,235.80x = 82,901,113,636.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,901,113,636.47/333,235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,776.13

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