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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,236.94, 459,865.59 and 180,274.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,236.94, 459,865.59 and 180,274.78 is: 248,778.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,236.94 : 459,865.59 = 180,274.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,236.94/459,865.59 = 180,274.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,236.94x = 459,865.59 × 180,274.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,236.94x = 82,902,167,965.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,902,167,965.62/333,236.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,778.45

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