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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,246.72, 459,878.56 and 180,284.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,246.72, 459,878.56 and 180,284.49 is: 248,791.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,246.72 : 459,878.56 = 180,284.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,246.72/459,878.56 = 180,284.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,246.72x = 459,878.56 × 180,284.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,246.72x = 82,908,971,651.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,908,971,651.53/333,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,791.56

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