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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,003.99, 459,536.16 and 182,097.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,003.99, 459,536.16 and 182,097.75 is: 251,289.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,003.99 : 459,536.16 = 182,097.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,003.99/459,536.16 = 182,097.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,003.99x = 459,536.16 × 182,097.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,003.99x = 83,680,500,779.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,680,500,779.64/333,003.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,289.78

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