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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,332.70, 459,995.88 and 180,367.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,332.70, 459,995.88 and 180,367.54 is: 248,905.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,332.70 : 459,995.88 = 180,367.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,332.70/459,995.88 = 180,367.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,332.70x = 459,995.88 × 180,367.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,332.70x = 82,968,325,285.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,968,325,285.74/333,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,905.45

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