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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,287.96, 459,935.52 and 180,325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,287.96, 459,935.52 and 180,325.76 is: 248,848.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,287.96 : 459,935.52 = 180,325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,287.96/459,935.52 = 180,325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,287.96x = 459,935.52 × 180,325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,287.96x = 82,938,222,195.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,938,222,195.00/333,287.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,848.54

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