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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,319.44, 459,979.34 and 180,360.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,319.44, 459,979.34 and 180,360.33 is: 248,896.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,319.44 : 459,979.34 = 180,360.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,319.44/459,979.34 = 180,360.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,319.44x = 459,979.34 × 180,360.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,319.44x = 82,962,025,555.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,962,025,555.58/333,319.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,896.45

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