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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,245.72, 459,877.19 and 180,283.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,245.72, 459,877.19 and 180,283.49 is: 248,790.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,245.72 : 459,877.19 = 180,283.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,245.72/459,877.19 = 180,283.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,245.72x = 459,877.19 × 180,283.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,245.72x = 82,908,261,583.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,908,261,583.79/333,245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,790.18

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