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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,241.56, 459,871.49 and 180,279.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,241.56, 459,871.49 and 180,279.34 is: 248,784.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,241.56 : 459,871.49 = 180,279.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,241.56/459,871.49 = 180,279.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,241.56x = 459,871.49 × 180,279.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,241.56x = 82,905,328,003.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,905,328,003.04/333,241.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,784.48

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