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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,253.62, 459,888.08 and 180,291.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,253.62, 459,888.08 and 180,291.33 is: 248,801.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,253.62 : 459,888.08 = 180,291.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,253.62/459,888.08 = 180,291.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,253.62x = 459,888.08 × 180,291.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,253.62x = 82,913,832,692.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,913,832,692.89/333,253.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,801.00

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