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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,048, 459,606.60 and 182,145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,048, 459,606.60 and 182,145.36 is: 251,360.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,048 : 459,606.60 = 182,145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,048/459,606.60 = 182,145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,048x = 459,606.60 × 182,145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,048x = 83,715,209,615.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,715,209,615.38/333,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,360.79

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