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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,318.44, 459,977.96 and 180,359.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,318.44, 459,977.96 and 180,359.33 is: 248,895.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,318.44 : 459,977.96 = 180,359.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,318.44/459,977.96 = 180,359.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,318.44x = 459,977.96 × 180,359.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,318.44x = 82,961,314,831.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,961,314,831.38/333,318.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,895.06

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