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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,247.23, 459,879.24 and 180,285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,247.23, 459,879.24 and 180,285 is: 248,792.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,247.23 : 459,879.24 = 180,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,247.23/459,879.24 = 180,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,247.23x = 459,879.24 × 180,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,247.23x = 82,909,328,783.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,909,328,783.40/333,247.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,792.25

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