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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,247.64, 459,879.81 and 180,285.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,247.64, 459,879.81 and 180,285.35 is: 248,792.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,247.64 : 459,879.81 = 180,285.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,247.64/459,879.81 = 180,285.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,247.64x = 459,879.81 × 180,285.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,247.64x = 82,909,590,204.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,909,590,204.38/333,247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,792.73

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