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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,254.70, 459,889.65 and 180,292.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,254.70, 459,889.65 and 180,292.50 is: 248,802.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,254.70 : 459,889.65 = 180,292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,254.70/459,889.65 = 180,292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,254.70x = 459,889.65 × 180,292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,254.70x = 82,914,654,722.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,914,654,722.63/333,254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,802.66

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