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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,275.82, 459,920.13 and 180,313.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,275.82, 459,920.13 and 180,313.49 is: 248,832.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,275.82 : 459,920.13 = 180,313.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,275.82/459,920.13 = 180,313.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,275.82x = 459,920.13 × 180,313.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,275.82x = 82,929,804,235.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,929,804,235.18/333,275.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,832.35

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